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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced that Louisiana is set to receive over $8.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster relief related to Hurricanes Ida and Laura.

Trump cabinet members support bill targeting China's manufacturing policies

Several key figures from former President Trump's cabinet have endorsed Senator Bill Cassidy's proposed Foreign Pollution Fee Act.

Senators introduce bill to ratify Trump executive order defining male and female

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Roger Marshall, Tim Sheehy, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Pete Ricketts have introduced the Defining Male and Female Act of 2025.

Julia Letlow discusses local and national issues on social media

Congresswoman Julia Letlow, representing Louisiana's 5th district, recently shared her engagements on social media with multiple tweets.

Vernon Parish: Residents received $115.92 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.2% of income in Vernon Parish, providing an average of $2,454 per capita to residents.

Julia Letlow extends sympathy for accident victims and honors late Senator in public statements

Congresswoman Julia Letlow addressed three significant issues via social media on March 27, 2025.

Senators reintroduce bill to penalize Supreme Court leakers

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Marsha Blackburn have reintroduced the Stop Supreme Court Leakers Act.

Julia Letlow discusses border security and Women's History Month celebrations in recent tweets

In recent tweets, Congresswoman Julia Letlow emphasizes the effectiveness of border security policies under President Trump and participates in Women's History Month celebrations at the White House.

Bill to ensure dialysis patients retain access to private health care reintroduced

Four U.S. Senators have reintroduced the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, intended to ensure that those with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) can maintain access to private health care.

5,732 students enrolled in Beauregard Parish schools in 2023-24 school year

There were 0.5% more students enrolled in Beauregard Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year.

Cassidy and Padilla push for improved digital healthcare access

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Alex Padilla have reintroduced the Health Accelerating Consumers’ Care by Expediting Self-Scheduling (ACCESS) Act.

Senators push for tax relief for forest landowners after natural disasters

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Raphael Warnock have reintroduced a bill aimed at aiding forest landowners impacted by natural disasters.

Avoyelles Parish: Medicaid dependency reached 10.9% in 2022

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.9% of income in Avoyelles Parish, providing an average of $4,803 per capita to residents.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Winn Parish in week ending Mar. 15?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Winn Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

4 gas stations in cities throughout Catahoula Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 15

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Catahoula Parish was found at four gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Catahoula Parish in week ending Mar. 15?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Catahoula Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Natchitoches Parish in week ending Mar. 15