Session catching up with hurricane season

With Louisiana 22 days into the 2009 hurricane season and its regular legislative session ticking down with only four days remaining, it’s only natural that the two should collide, which is what happened Sunday evening at the State Capitol. While the Senate granted final passage to legislation that explores teaching hurricane awareness in public schools, the House approved two bills targeting the state’s coastal insurer and storm volunteers. For a breakdown of the action, click here.—Jeremy Alford