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• Government measures put in place to help those struggling to pay rent Play Video

  April 2, 2020 9:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE- With 6.6 million people applying for unemployment across the nation many aren't sure how they'll pay rent and their bills during the #COVID19 pandemic. Government officials on the national and local levels have put restrictions in place to alleviate that pressure for the time being. On... more »

• WBRZ broadcast: State-wide COVID-19 discussion with governor Monday night

  March 19, 2020 7:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE – State health officials and government leaders hosted a direct conversation with state-wide television audiences Monday. WATCH LIVE “COVID-19 Louisiana’s Response” will be seen on state-wide TV and WBRZ+. Producers from LPB are working with state officials to produce the event and WBRZ agreed to... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: EBR COA Director avoids questions following WBRZ reports Play Video

  April 11, 2017 6:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The Executive Director at the East Baton Rouge Parish Council on Aging avoided answering any of WBRZ's questions on Tuesday following a series of reports by the Investigative Unit. Board members convened to discuss findings of an Investigative Audit that will be released soon by the State Legislative... more »

• FAQs about the National Flood Insurance Program

  September 19, 2016 3:54 PM

  Q: I have a homeowner's insurance policy. Why would I buy flood insurance? A: Flood damage is not typically covered by a homeowner's insurance policy. Q: If my home is flooded, won't federal disaster assistance pay for my damages? A: Not necessarily. Most forms of federal disaster... more »

• Q & A: Do I need to elevate my home? Play Video

  September 1, 2016 5:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The unnamed storm that swept through our area last month will go down as the fourth most expensive flood in the National Flood Insurance Program's history, according to Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon. A group of lawmakers gathered at the Capitol today to discuss flood recovery and response. ... more »