Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s announcement that current HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan will become the next director of the White House Office of Management and Budget and San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro will be nominated as the next HUD secretary

Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced a new multi-year initiative focused on race, reconciliation and community-building. Funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Welcome Table New Orleans, will bring citizens of different racial groups and backgrounds together to build relationships that lead to improvements in key areas throughout the city

Today, Congressman Bill Cassidy announced he will be introducing legislation to protect faith-based institutions from unnecessary taxes. The Faith and Fairness Act of 2014 allows religious institutions to receive favorable tax status so they can provide housing for leaders of their communities. It upholds the position that the federal government has held for generations on whether such expenditures should be taxed.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is making Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Citizens) policyholders aware of a refund that is being issued. The refunds are for application fees that were charged to policyholders without their knowledge and are being paid pursuant to a written order issued by Commissioner Donelon

Today the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, H.R. 3370 was signed into law by President Barack Obama. With his signature, 5.5 million Americans including over 200,000 in Louisiana will begin to see relief from exorbitant premiums resulting from Biggert-Waters

WASHINGTON - March 13, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Bill Cassidy praised Senator David Vitter and the Senate’s efforts in advancing the Grimm-Cassidy amended version of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act. Senator Vitter announced today that he is “very hopeful” the Senate will vote on flood insurance today or tomorrow. Dr. Cassidy released the following statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 5, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Bill Cassidy announced that the amended Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370) was finalized Friday evening after its review by a group of bi-partisan leaders in the House. The final version of the legislation is likely to be voted on next Wednesday.

WASHINGTON - February 26, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, several national and Louisiana stakeholder associations and their representatives, along with Jefferson Parish President John Young, announced their support for the substitute amendment to the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act. This legislation, which Congressman Bill Cassidy helped announce Friday evening, would provide comprehensive and long-term relief for homeowners across the nation. Dr. Cassidy worked on this legislation with Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle and across the country on this legislation. He released the following statement:

ASHINGTON - February 26, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, elected officials and community leaders in Louisiana announced their support for the substitute amendment to the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, which Congressman Bill Cassidy helped introduce Friday evening. Among other things, the legislation would permanently reinstate grandfathered flood insurance rates, help stabilize the real estate market and provide a retroactive refund for people who have had large flood insurance rate increases due to the sale or purchase of a home.

Washington, DC - February 13, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced an agreement between key players in the House, including House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, to protect Louisiana homeowners from unaffordable Biggert-Waters rate hikes. The proposal will provide flood insurance relief and peace of mind for Louisianans. It will be brought up for a vote in the coming weeks

NEW ORLEANS, LA - February 10, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The weather forecast indicates the temperature or wind chill factor in New Orleans is expected to fall to 35 degrees or below overnight on Thursday, February 6, 2014. All citizens should take appropriate precautions to protect themselves from the potentially dangerous effects of this weather. Citizens are encouraged to check on neighbors and the elderly to make sure they are prepared

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 31, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D. commented on the Senate approving the Menendez-Isakson Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act. The legislation is part of an effort to reform flood insurance which started with the Cassidy Amendment, a current law which suspends certain rate hikes for up to 400,000 Louisianans through next year. Dr. Cassidy also helped introduce the House version of the legislation that passed today. He released the following statement

NEW ORLEANS, LA - January 30, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Due to weather-related City Hall closures, the City announced today that the 2014 property tax collection deadline will be extended to Friday, February 7, 2014. To avoid long lines, taxpayers are strongly encouraged to make payments online or by mail. Property owners who intend to pay in person may do so at the Bureau of the Treasury in City Hall, Room 1W40. For customer convenience, the City will provide a drop-off lane on the Perdido Street entrance to City Hall on Friday, January 31 and Friday, February 7, 2014 during regular business hours

NEW ORLEANS, LA - January 30, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu urged citizens to remain vigilant and, if possible, stay off roadways and remain in their homes as a winter storm brings freezing, dangerous conditions to the New Orleans area. On Monday, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for Orleans Parish and Mayor Landrieu declared a state of emergency

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D. commented on the President’s opposition to the Menendez-Isakson Homeowner Flood Insurance Flood Affordability Act. Dr. Cassidy is an original co-sponsor of the House version of this legislation and the author of the Cassidy Amendment, which became law last week and will suspend certain flood insurance rate increases for up to 400,000 Louisianans for more than one year. Dr. Cassidy released the following statement