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News from February 2024

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Many Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center was largest nursing home in Sabine County as of Q4 2023

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 29, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Many Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center was the largest nursing home in Sabine County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Sabine Parish in 2021

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Sabine Parish received $274,089 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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1,361 Concordia County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms in Concordia County received $6,832,009 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Rapides Parish in week ending Feb. 24?

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senators Cassidy and Barrasso Introduce Bill to Reverse Biden’s LNG Pause

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 29, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Barrasso, M.D. (R-WY) have introduced the LNG Security Act to reverse President Biden’s decision to halt new American liquefied natural gas (LNG) export approvals. The legislation aims to support energy-producing states like Louisiana and protect American jobs.Dr. Cassidy criticized Biden's approach, stating, "Biden continues his war on the American worker." He emphasized the importance of the Department of Energy taking action to finalize permits for affected projects, particularly in Louisiana.Senator...

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Who owned Regency House of Alexandria in Q4 2023?

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 29, 2024

Regency House of Alexandria was one of the nine for-profit facility nursing homes in Rapides County, Louisiana in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of three.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Caldwell County receive in 2021?

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms in Caldwell County received $1,597,351 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Vernon Parish in 2021

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Vernon Parish received $340,236 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rapides Parish in week ending Feb. 24?

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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What was 2nd largest nursing home in Concordia County as of Q4 2023?

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 28, 2024

Camelot Leisure Living, the second largest nursing home in Concordia County, aided an average of 60.7 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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A look at Naomi Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a nursing home in Alexandria, Louisiana

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 28, 2024

Owned by Kisatchie Corporation, Marjorie S. Price Estate, and James Shelton, Naomi Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Cassidy, Sinema Introduce Bipartisan Clean Air Act Permitting Reform

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 28, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) have recently introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at modernizing permitting under the Clean Air Act. The legislation, known as the Modernizing Clean Air Permitting Act, aims to ensure air quality standards are maintained above naturally occurring levels, prevent overly stringent standards from being imposed by future administrations, and provide incentives for businesses to adopt pollution control technology.Dr. Cassidy expressed the importance of the proposed reforms by stating, "Everyone...

Cassidy Praises McConnell's Legacy as Senate Minority Leader

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 28, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), has lauded Senator Mitch McConnell's contributions and legacy following McConnell's announcement to retire as minority leader in November. In a statement, Dr. Cassidy commended McConnell for his dedication to key conservative issues during his time in leadership."Mitch McConnell fought for a safer America. Because of him, we have a conservative Supreme Court for years to come. He led the fight for lower taxes and a strong military. With characteristic concern for the Senate, he picked his time to leave leadership," said...

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Cassidy, Warner, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Supplemental Oxygen for Medicare Beneficiaries

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 28, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) have introduced legislation aimed at making access to supplemental oxygen easier for Medicare beneficiaries. The Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act of 2024 proposes a new payment methodology for non-liquid oxygen, which would expand coverage for most Medicare beneficiaries."Patients who need supplemental oxygen often have other health problems. Making it easier to get their oxygen is one less thing they must worry about," said Dr. Cassidy.Senator Warner emphasized the...

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Cassidy, Risch, Colleagues Support Idaho’s Pro-Life SCOTUS Case with Amicus Brief

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 28, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Jim Risch (R-ID) and U.S. Representative Russ Fulcher (R-ID-01) have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Idaho's pro-life law, the Defense of Life Act. The brief supports the State of Idaho in defending its law against the Biden administration's attempts to challenge it.Dr. Cassidy expressed his concerns, stating, "EMTALA has nothing to do with abortion. This law was passed under the Clinton administration—a pro-choice administration—and never mentioned abortion." He criticized the Biden...

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Letlow, Kuster, Balderson, Introduce Legislation to Combat Opioid Epidemic

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 28, 2024

Congresswoman Julia Letlow, Congresswoman Annie Kuster, and Congressman Troy Balderson have joined forces to introduce bipartisan legislation aimed at combating the opioid epidemic and reducing prescription drug misuse. The Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances Act would mandate electronic prescriptions for all Schedule II-IV controlled substances, including opioids. This move is intended to enhance patient safety and deter fraud associated with these highly addictive medications.In a statement, Congresswoman Julia Letlow emphasized the importance of taking...

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Rapides County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Matthews Memorial Health Care Center?

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 27, 2024

Owned by Medico, LLC since Oct. 1, 2009, Matthews Memorial Health Care Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Largest nursing home in Concordia County as of Q4 2023

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 27, 2024

Heritage Manor Health and Rehabilitation, the largest nursing home in Concordia County, aided an average of 35.8 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Beauregard Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 24

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Winn Parish rise or fall in 2021?

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Winn Parish received $473,331 more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.