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Editorial: Flood insurance remains a vexing problem

Por: The Advocate Opinion July 23, 2024

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Louisiana is buried so deep under the current property insurance crisis that it’s possible to forget that flood insurance remains a daunting challenge as well. took to the Senate floor recently to remind his colleagues of this. We’re glad he’s keeping a spotlight on the issue and working to wrangle a multi-state coalition to make the federal program not only sustainable but affordable. Those two goals intertwine, Cassidy explained.... + full article



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