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90 students were enrolled for 9th grade in Catahoula Parish schools in 2021-22 school year

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 3, 2023

Catahoula Parish schools registered 11 more ninth grade students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sabine Parish in week ending Oct. 28?

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 3, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Sabine Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 28, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Rapides Parish in week ending Oct. 28?

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 3, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 28, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Census Bureau: 1.9% of people in Winn Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 3, 2023

Of the 13,875 citizens living in Winn Parish in 2021, 98.1% said they were only one race, while 1.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Census Bureau: 3.5% of people in Rapides Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 3, 2023

Of the 130,459 citizens living in Rapides Parish in 2021, 96.5% said they were only one race, while 3.5% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Sabine Parish School District Education: 3 Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students were enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 3, 2023

In Sabine Parish School District schools, there were three Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Cassidy, Daines, Republican Colleagues Introduce Bill to Redesignate Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 3, 2023

US Senators Bill Cassidy and Steve Daines, along with 12 Republican colleagues, have introduced a bill to redesignate the Houthis, also known as Ansarallah, as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). The move comes in response to the destabilizing actions of the Houthis in the region and the security threat they pose to the United States.The bill, called the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act, aims to address the recent involvement of the Houthis in the ongoing conflict in Israel, including their attacks on the country. The senators believe that this designation is...

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Cassidy, Blackburn, Cortez Masto Lead Resolution To Strengthen Economic Ties With Israel

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 3, 2023

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and nine Senate Finance Committee members have introduced a resolution aiming to strengthen economic ties between the United States and Israel. The resolution comes in response to Israel's ongoing war against Hamas, following the terrorist group's attack on Israel in early October, which has had a detrimental impact on Israel's economy."Strengthening the already existing economic ties with Israel not only shows America's commitment to our ally but benefits our...

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Cassidy, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency of Shipments Entering U.S.

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 3, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Sheldon Whitehouse have introduced the Manifest Modernization Act, aimed at increasing transparency of shipments crossing U.S. borders in order to combat drug trafficking and the movement of illegal goods. Under current law, only ocean vessels are required to publicly disclose manifest information, but this bill would extend the requirement to aircraft, trucks, and rail.Dr. Cassidy emphasizes the need for transparency on every shipment entering the U.S., stating, "The law is falling short of a goal Congress set decades ago. This fix is...

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Letlow, Stefanik, Allen, Steel Re-Introduce Bill to Modernize the Workplace to Effectively Identify and Validate Workers’ Skills

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 3, 2023

Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R-LA) has teamed up with Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Rick Allen (R-GA), and Michelle Steel (R-CA) to reintroduce the Validate Prior Learning to Accelerate Employment Act. The goal of this legislation is to modernize the workplace and help job seekers by effectively identifying and validating their existing skills, whether acquired through prior work experience, military service, life experience, or education.In a statement, Congresswoman Letlow emphasized the importance of connecting job seekers with employers and leveraging their...

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Congresswoman Julia Letlow Co-Leads the BUILD Act to Upgrade Local Law Enforcement and Fire Department Facilities

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 3, 2023

Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05), along with Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) and Congressman Tom Kean (R-NJ), has introduced the Building Up Infrastructure for Local Departments (BUILD) Act of 2023. This bipartisan bill aims to prioritize new grants for small and rural public agencies to upgrade local law enforcement and fire department facilities serving populations of fewer than 50,000 residents.The BUILD Act proposes allocating $250 million annually for three years through the Department of Justice (DOJ) program, BUILD, and another $250 million annually through the...

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There were 3 Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students enrolled in Natchitoches Parish School District schools in 2021-22 school year

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 2, 2023

In Natchitoches Parish School District 0.1% of students identified as Hawaiian/Pacific Islander in the 2021-22 school year.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Caldwell Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 28

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 2, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Caldwell Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 28, according to GasBuddy.com.

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There were 102 9th grade students in Caldwell Parish schools in 2021-22 school year

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 2, 2023

Caldwell Parish schools registered 11 fewer ninth grade students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Grant Parish in week ending Oct. 28

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 2, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Grant Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 28, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cassidy Leads Introduction of Foreign Pollution Fee to Hold China Accountable

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 2, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, along with Senators Lindsey Graham and Roger Wicker, has introduced the Foreign Pollution Fee, a plan aimed at addressing the environmental impact of China and Russia while boosting domestic production. The fee utilizes the United States' advantage in manufacturing and energy production to discourage the import of pollution-intensive foreign goods and expand American production.Dr. Cassidy expressed his frustration with allowing China to pollute freely while displacing American jobs and manufacturing. He stated, "The Foreign Pollution Fee begins...

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Cassidy, Sullivan, Colleagues Warn New Permitting Rule Imperils America’s Mineral Needs, Adds Red Tape

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 2, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, along with Senator Dan Sullivan and 19 Senate colleagues, are urging the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (FPISC) to rescind its proposal to limit the type of mining projects eligible for the improved permitting process established under Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41). The senators argue that this proposed rule will hinder mining permitting predictability and efficiency, jeopardize America's manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and national security needs, and further strengthen China's...

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Winn Parish schools welcomed 163 9th grade students in 2021-22 school year

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 1, 2023

Winn Parish schools registered 47 more ninth grade students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Caldwell Parish in week ending Oct. 28?

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 1, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Caldwell Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 28, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cassidy, Cornyn, Republican Colleagues Introduce Bill Forcing Biden Administration to Make Catch-and-Release Data Public

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 1, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and John Cornyn, along with 24 Republican colleagues, have introduced the Southern Border Transparency Act. This legislation aims to require the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide accurate data on how they are handling migrants encountered at the border and make this information available to the public.The bill seeks to address concerns over the Biden administration's catch-and-release policy, which has been heavily criticized by Republicans. Under this policy, migrants encountered at the border are often released into the...