State adds federal funds to fortified roof program

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By: NOLAN MCKENDRY The Center Square (The Center Square) − Louisiana is adding $20 million in federal disaster-recovery money to its fortified roof program, bringing the state’s planned investment this year to $100 million as officials try to reduce hurricane losses and the cost of homeowners insurance. Gov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced the expanded funding Monday fo…