| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
GTA New Orleans: Car thefts have been on the rise in New Orleans for years, but you might be surprised to learn what's been fueling the surge more recently. Missy Wilkinson and Jeff Adelson have the details. Tackling the insurance crisis: Louisiana lawmakers are looking to lure more insurers to the state with $45 million, but some say it will take more than cash to fix the ongoing insurance crisis. A special session opens today to try to tackle the problem. Will Sentell has the story. Big Freedia, little hotel: The Queen of Bounce has big plans for a little hotel. Hotel Freedia won't open in the Marigny until next year, but it will feature a restaurant, music club, pool and micro-boutique hotel, and Stephanie Riegel has the details. Want to catch up with all the latest business news? Sign up for our free newsletter, NOLA Business Insider. Thank you for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Stay up to date with the latest news all day on NOLA.com. Chad | 