Friday, January 12, 2024

Superdome commissioners named

Gov. Jeff Landry named new members to the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District (LSED) that is responsible for overseeing operations for the Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center, the New Orleans Saints Training Facility, TPC Louisiana, the John Alario Sr. Event Center, and the Shrine on Airline. The Superdome will host the Sup[er Bowl next year. (Bossier Pree Tribune 01/12/24) Governor Jeff Landry Announces Members of the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District | Bossier Press-Tribune 


Insurance disaster points to model used by state

Regulators have blamed the rash of insurance failures in Louisiana in 2023 on multiple disasters that hit the Gulf Coast in 2019-20. In truth, a model used in the state that allows insurance companies to shuttle policies to less-regulated affiliates were largely to blame. Sam Karlin has a fascinating explanation of how the model works and what went wrong. (NOLA.com 01/12/24) 


There's still time Louisiana

Thirty-five states have signed up for a federal program that will help feed millions of students during the summer. Louisiana is not one of them, but advocates say there is still time for the state to join the pack. (NOLA.com 01/23/24) A new program could feed hungry kids over the summer. Will Louisiana join? | Health care/Hospitals | nola.com


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