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The proposed directive would prohibit Louisiana’s electric utilities from using or including any foreign-produced components from China, Russia, North Korea or Iran.

Now that it looks like there's a turncoat Republican voting with Democrats on the Louisiana Public Service Commission, we've got a problem.

In a move that might shun other candidates from entering the race, Tim Temple has committed $950,000 of his own money to run for Louisiana insurance commissioner.

The Louisiana Public Service Commission has agreed to pay more money to a contractor with questionable ties to one of its members.

A member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission and a state lawmaker could become candidates for state insurance commissioner.

Davante Lewis is expected to push for policies that mirror what other states have done.

Devante Lewis intends to take on utility giants such as Entergy and move the state toward more renewable energy.

The Louisiana Public Service Commission approved Entergy’s plan to have its more than 1 million customers in the state pay $1.4 billion to improve the company’s grid and repair damage caused by Hurricane Ida.

Utility regulators approved a request Wednesday from Entergy Louisiana to bill customers $1.5 billion over 15 years to cover the costs of repairs the company made after Hurricane Ida.

Prices for everything, including utility bills, are higher and recent hurricanes have underscored the need for a reliable power grid.