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Lawmakers discuss ways to correct expensive auto insurance rates

(The Center Square) — Louisiana lawmakers heard Thursday about the state's high auto insurance rates and discussed possible solutions.

Sen. Kirk Talbot, R-Jefferson, said Louisiana ranks number one in cost of auto insurance while Mississippi ranks 29th, Alabama 33rd, Arkansas 27th and Texas 20th.

Louisiana also has the highest jury trial threshold in the country at $10,000.

Despite the recent insuran…

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