Starting in August, handheld phone use while driving will be illegal in Louisiana. "You’re still allowed to use it hands-free, but we don’t want you to have your phone in your hand while you’re in ...

Several new laws will take effect Tuesday, addressing many things including insurance reform, voting changes and education ...

Governor Jeff Landry signed several bills centered around insurance and DOTD-related legislation into law on Monday, June 30.

The Louisiana Legislature recently passed multiple insurance reform laws aimed at decreasing insurance costs. Under current state law, Louisiana property and casualty insurers can implement rate ...

Louisiana has introduced a new law targeting distracted drivers. The legislation, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, prohibits ...

Landry signed Senate Bill 231 that deals with "collateral source" rules and limits on how much money an injured person can ...

Gov. Jeff Landry signs new laws targeting Louisiana’s insurance crisis, including fortified roof credit and distracted ...

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed a package of insurance reform bills that he says will lower both home and auto premiums. Landry says those bills will bring Louisiana’s laws in line with ...

So far, Louisiana's approach to the insurance crisis has not led to lower rates for most homeowners in the state.

Multiple tort reform bills signed into law in Louisiana benefit the trucking industry. The first new law is already in effect ...

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says one bill passed by lawmakers was unnecessary because he already can reject excessive ...

"Addressing the high cost of insurance was once again a major emphasis," said Commissioner Temple. "We are looking forward to strengthening Louisiana’s insurance markets for the citizens of our great ...