BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer The East Baton Rouge Metro Council has voted to support a plan to build a new arena for LSU sports events and concerts, and at the same time redevelop the Raising Cane's River Center arena to cater to conventions and attach a new convention hotel to its property. Read more about the discussion at Wednesday's meeting. Two bills before the Legislature would rewrite rules for how insurance claims are handled in Louisiana. Lawsuits filed against insurance companies after Hurricanes Laura and Ida have become central to the debate over how to stem Louisiana’s property insurance crisis. Read about the measures, which would cause sweeping changes in how claims are handled. Baton Rouge kicks off its St. Patrick's celebrations early Saturday with the annual Wearin' of the Green Parade, and the fun continues throughout the weekend with events at local pubs, live music at sites including Beauvoir Park, and more jocularity. Here are eight places that will help everyone feel Irish this weekend. Also: An LSU basketball great will be featured in the St. Patrick's Day parade | 