| By DREW BROACH | Deputy metro editor |
INSURANCE FAILURE: The signs of a spiraling property insurance crisis keep piling up. A seventh insurance company with homeowners policies in Louisiana has been declared insolvent, sending another shock to customers, regulators and agents who face a tightening market at the dawn of hurricane season. Consider subscribing to our weekly business newsletter. IMPASSE: Despite a federal court order, the special session of the Louisiana Legislature ended Saturday after lawmakers said they were unable to agree on a new congressional map that includes a second majority-Black district. Here’s why. BAR SUCCESS: Two independent French Quarter bars have gained some major national recognition, landing on Esquire magazine’s annual listing of the 25 Best Bars in America. Sign up for our restaurant and bar newsletter. Thanks for starting your Sunday with us. Check the latest news all day on NOLA.com. D.B. |