| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Breaking point: Across Louisiana, retirees are reeling from the skyrocketing cost of insuring their homes. It’s become so bad that in some cases, instead of enjoying their golden years, seniors face mounting worries of being able to cover their bills, Sam Karlin reports. (This is the latest in our series on the insurance crisis, “Breaking Point.”) Sales tax showdown: There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes political maneuvering taking place as the Legislature continues working over Gov. Jeff Landry’s state tax overhaul package. Tyler Bridges has the latest as the special session enters its final days. Inspecting the inspector: There’s plenty of political drama these days in Jefferson Parish. Lara Nicholson tells us an outside law firm will now be brought in to review the actions of the Inspector General’s Office. Scrim’s escape: Have you been following the misadventures of Scrim? The runaway hound is back on the loose, and Hannah Levitan took a look at his latest escape, which included a 13-foot jump. (The pooch even showed up in a Walt Handelsman cartoon.) Did you get this newsletter forwarded from someone else? Sign up here. And if you're interested in becoming a NOLA.com subscriber, here's a sensational offer. Cheers, Bob | 