Donelon pushes lawmakers to fund grants for hurricane-proof roofs

A proposal in the Louisiana Legislature would change regulations that require specialty subcontractors, such as roofers, to obtain a license to work directly for a homeowner. (Canva image)Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon wants state lawmakers to fund a grant program that helps homeowners reinforce their roofs to withstand Category 4 hurricanes. Donelon prodded lawmakers…