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The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Avoyelles Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Caldwell Parish School District Education: 33 Hispanic students were enrolled in 2021-22 school year

In Caldwell Parish School District 2.1% of students identified as Hispanic in the 2021-22 school year.

Cassidy Announces $3.3 Million for Louisiana Infrastructure, Workforce from his Infrastructure Law

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that Louisiana is set to receive $3,335,000.00 in funding from the Delta Regional Authority's States' Economic Development Assistance Program. These funds are a result of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and will be used to improve infrastructure and workforce development in the state.The grants awarded through the IIJA will have a significant impact on various aspects of Louisiana's infrastructure. One of the grants, totaling $105,000.00, will go towards the NOVA Rural Workforce Development Program....

Cassidy Announces $4.5 Million in Severe Weather Relief

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that Louisiana will receive $4,460,682.29 in severe weather relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funds will be allocated to address the damages caused by Hurricane Laura and severe winter storms.The city of Alexandria will receive $3,014,539.17 to repair the citywide electrical system damage caused by Hurricane Laura. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will also receive $1,446,143.12 for emergency protective measures resulting from the severe winter storms.In response...

Cassidy, Blackburn, 18 Republican Colleagues Call on Biden to Freeze $6 Billion Iran Transfer

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and 18 Republican colleagues have written a letter to President Biden and the State Department, urging them to rescind the waivers that allowed Iranian funds to be converted and moved to more accessible bank accounts. They are also calling for the freezing of accounts containing these funds in collaboration with Qatar.The senators highlight Iran's status as the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism and the recent collaboration between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hamas in planning attacks...

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Winn Parish in week ending Oct. 7

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Winn Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 7

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

Vernon Parish Education: 738 Hispanic or Latino students were enrolled in 2021-22 school year

There were 738 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Vernon Parish's school district in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Caldwell Parish School District schools in 2021-22 school year?

In Caldwell Parish School District schools, there were 35 multiracial students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Avoyelles Parish in week ending Oct. 7?

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Avoyelles Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

U.S. Senators Cassidy and Peters Introduce the Armenian Protection Act to Prevent Security Assistance to Azerbaijan

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Gary Peters (D-MI), and five colleagues have introduced the Armenian Protection Act, a legislation aimed at preventing the United States from providing security assistance to Azerbaijan. This assistance is currently allowed under a waiver to Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act. The bill seeks to halt this assistance until it has been determined that Azerbaijan is not engaging in offensive actions against the Armenians. The senators took this step in response to Azerbaijan's unilateral seizure of...

Senators Urge FCC Chairwoman to Abandon Proposal for Internet Regulations

WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), John Thune (R-SD), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and 39 Republican colleagues have called on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to abandon her proposal to reinstate Obama-era regulations on the internet. The senators argue that these regulations would hinder the progress made in broadband investment, deployment, and affordability.In a letter to Chairwoman Rosenworcel, the senators emphasized the success story of the internet's growth in the United States. They highlighted...

Greater Lafourche Port Commission Receives $2 Million in FEMA Funding for Hurricane Ida Relief

WASHINGTON – The Greater Lafourche Port Commission will receive $2,085,652.80 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist with hurricane relief efforts following the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) made the announcement, emphasizing the importance of ports to Louisiana's and the nation's economy."Ports are a vital part of Louisiana's and our nation's economy," stated Senator Cassidy. "This funding will help the port and community fully recover from the storm."Hurricane Ida, one of the most...

Cheapest diesel in cities across Vernon Parish in week ending Oct. 7

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

Avoyelles Parish School District Education: 35 Hispanic students were enrolled in 2021-22 school year

In Avoyelles Parish School District 0.7% of students identified as Hispanic in the 2021-22 school year.

Concordia Parish’s districts student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

In Concordia Parish districts, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Winn Parish in week ending Oct. 7?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Winn Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cassidy Announces $59.1 Million in Hurricane Ida, Laura, Delta Relief

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that Louisiana will receive $59,109,835.50 in relief funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the recovery efforts following Hurricanes Ida, Laura, and Delta."Years later, we still feel and remember these hurricanes, but Louisiana has been resilient throughout it all," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will help with the continued recovery and return our communities back to wholeness."The grants awarded include:$1,044,829.61 for the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation...

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy Introduces American Offshore Worker Fairness Act to Level Playing Field for U.S. Mariners and Maritime Companies

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has introduced the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act, a bill aimed at creating a level playing field for U.S.-flagged vessels and foreign-flagged vessels in offshore energy activities in U.S. waters. The bill also seeks to strike a balance between maximizing employment opportunities for Americans in Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) activities and ensuring the smooth operation of offshore wind turbines and oil and gas rigs or mobile offshore...

Cassidy Announces $6.5 Million for Emergency Preparedness