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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has issued a statement expressing his support for the long-awaited Lease Sale 261 for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that the lease sale, which includes previously excluded lease blocks, will take place on December 20, 2023. This announcement comes after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit directed the BOEM to hold the sale.In his statement, Senator Cassidy emphasized the importance of adhering to the law and expressed his gratitude for the court's decision. He...

Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act Introduced by Bipartisan Group of Representatives

A bipartisan group of representatives - Congresswoman Julia Letlow, Congresswoman Jill Tokuda, Congressman John James, and Congressman Juan Ciscomani - have introduced the Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. This legislation aims to support the application process and development of new charter schools by authorizing State Entities to use a portion of their funding for pre-planning and technical assistance.Currently, the Charter Schools Program (CSP) does not allow funding to be used for the planning phase of charter schools. However, if the Empower Charter...

Cassidy Announces $7.6 Million in Hurricanes Laura, Ida Relief

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced today that Louisiana will receive $7,644,296.32 in relief funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the recovery efforts following Hurricanes Laura and Ida. The funds are aimed at helping the affected communities rebuild and restore their lives after the devastating storms."The strength and resiliency Louisianans showed in the aftermath of Hurricanes Laura and Ida still shines brightly today," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding aids recovery efforts and returns our communities to wholeness."...

Cassidy, Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Create New National Board to Investigate Natural Disasters, Provide Recommendations to Mitigate Future Impact

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Brian Schatz have reintroduced the Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at creating an independent board to investigate major natural disasters nationwide. The proposed National Disaster Safety Board (NDSB) would focus on studying the underlying causes of disaster-related fatalities and property damage, as well as making recommendations to all levels of government on how to make communities more resilient to the impacts of disasters.Senator Cassidy emphasized the importance of learning from past storms to...

Cassidy, Hirono, Murkowski, Kaine Introduce Resolution Calling on U.S. Senate to Ratify UN Convention on the Law of the Sea

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Mazie Hirono, Lisa Murkowski, and Tim Kaine have introduced a resolution calling on the U.S. Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The convention, which has already been ratified by 168 nations and the European Union, outlines the rights and responsibilities of countries regarding the world's oceans and provides a legal framework to protect those rights and avoid conflicts.Dr. Cassidy emphasized the importance of the United States being involved in the discussion of international maritime laws. He...

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Grant Parish in week ending Nov. 11

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Grant Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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There were 1,111 white students enrolled in Caldwell Parish schools in 2022-23 school year

White students made up 79.1% of the enrollment in Caldwell Parish public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

Cassidy, Cortez Masto, Warren, Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Increase Transparency over Medicare Advantage Plans

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Catherine Cortez Masto, Elizabeth Warren, and Marsha Blackburn have introduced the Encounter Data Enhancement Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at improving transparency in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. The bill seeks to ensure that these plans effectively meet the healthcare needs of America's seniors by requiring them to report important information regarding patient services and out-of-pocket costs.Dr. Cassidy emphasized the importance of transparency, stating, "Just as price transparency is good for patients, data...

Cassidy Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

On the two-year anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) being signed into law, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a statement and booklet highlighting the success of the legislation. Louisiana has received over $9.1 billion from the infrastructure law in the first two years alone."The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is building Louisiana's economy for 2050," said Dr. Cassidy. "Two years, more than nine billion dollars, and many groundbreakings later, Louisiana has benefited tremendously from the infrastructure law making our...

Cassidy Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

On the two-year anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) being signed into law, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a statement and booklet celebrating its success. According to Dr. Cassidy, Louisiana has received over $9.1 billion from the infrastructure law in the first two years alone."The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is building Louisiana's economy for 2050," said Dr. Cassidy. "Two years, more than nine billion dollars, and many groundbreakings later, Louisiana has benefited tremendously from the infrastructure law making...

Cassidy Announces $7.1 Million for Hurricanes Laura, Ida Relief

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive $7,110,057.46 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in relief for Hurricanes Laura and Ida. Dr. Cassidy expressed his gratitude for the funding and emphasized the importance of repairing the state after the devastation caused by the hurricanes."Our communities have shown incredible resilience in the aftermath and recovery from Hurricanes Laura and Ida," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will support needed repairs to make our state whole again."The funding provided by...

Cassidy, Wyden, Colleagues Call for CBP to Stop Imports of Clothing Made with Forced Labor

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Ron Wyden, and five of their colleagues have urged U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ramp up oversight and enforcement of supply chains to ensure that Chinese companies are not evading U.S. laws against forced labor. The senators specifically called on CBP to enforce the Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which allow for oversight of trading partners' supply chains.In a letter to Acting CBP Commissioner Troy Miller, the senators expressed concerns...

1 gas station in cities throughout Caldwell Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Nov. 11

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Caldwell Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 60.3% of Winn Parish's student body in 2022-23 school year

Winn Parish schools reported 1,181 white students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

Support Grows for the Foreign Pollution Fee

WASHINGTON – Support for U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy's Foreign Pollution Fee is growing as more stakeholders recognize its potential benefits. The Foreign Pollution Fee is a proposed American plan aimed at addressing the connection between energy, economic development, supply chains, national security, and the environment, while holding China and Russia accountable for their pollution. By leveraging the United States' advantage in manufacturing and energy production with lower greenhouse gas emissions, the fee aims to expand domestic production, create more jobs, reduce...

Cassidy Announces $46.8 Million for Louisiana from his Infrastructure Law in Carbon Capture

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that the U.S. Department of Energy will provide $46.8 million for two carbon capture and sequestration projects in Louisiana. These funds are part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). River Parish Sequestration, LLC will receive $25.6 million to develop a CO2 transportation and storage solution for the Louisiana Chemical Corridor. Advanced Resources International, Inc will receive $21.2 million to develop a commercial-scale geologic CO2 storage hub near Monkey Island, Louisiana.Dr. Cassidy emphasizes...

Support Grows for the Foreign Pollution Fee

Support for the Foreign Pollution Fee, introduced by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, is on the rise. The fee is aimed at addressing the connection between energy, economic development, supply chains, national security, and the environment, particularly in relation to China and Russia. By leveraging America's advantage in manufacturing and energy production with lower greenhouse gas emissions, the fee aims to boost domestic production, create more jobs, and discourage the import of pollution-intensive foreign goods.According to Dr. Cassidy, "It makes absolutely no sense that we...

On Monday, November 13, Anacoco High School standout Emanuel Luzardo competed in NAIA game

The game took place in Waxahachie, Texas.

Jourdain Dishmond, former Holy Savior Menard High School standout, played on Monday, November 13 in NAIA game

The LSU-Alexandria Generals lost 82-113 in their NAIA game against the SAGU Lions on Monday, November 13.

Southern University Lab School standouts JT Curry and Sedric Curry’s college team lost in NAIA game on Monday, November 13