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News from October 2023

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Rapides Parish in week ending Oct. 21?

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 27, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cassidy, Peters Announces Committee Passes Bill to Simplify Requirements for Hazard Mitigation Grants

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 27, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Gary Peters have announced that the Facilitating Hazard Mitigations Projects Act has advanced in the Senate. The bill aims to simplify the requirements for demonstrating the cost-effectiveness of hazard mitigation grants provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).Currently, states, local governments, tribes, and territories that request hazard mitigation funding from FEMA are required to submit a benefit-cost analysis (BCA) to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of their projects. However, extensive feedback from applicants...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Caldwell Parish in week ending Oct. 21?

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 26, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Caldwell Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many students were enrolled in 9th grade in Beauregard Parish in 2021-22 school year

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 26, 2023

Beauregard Parish schools registered 24 more ninth grade students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Grant Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 21

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 26, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Grant Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Rapides Parish School District schools in 2021-22 school year?

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 26, 2023

In Rapides Parish School District 0% of students identified as Hawaiian/Pacific Islander in the 2021-22 school year.

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Cassidy Announces $3.8 Million to Ascension Parish for Flood Mitigation Assistance

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 26, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that Ascension Parish will be receiving a significant amount of funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The total amount allocated is $3,764,904.75, which will be utilized to upgrade the existing Marvin Braud Pump Station and levees. This investment aims to enhance the flood mitigation efforts in the area.In a statement, Dr. Cassidy emphasized the importance of being prepared for future storms in Louisiana. He stated, "In Louisiana, ensuring our communities are prepared for the next storm is...

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Cassidy Calls Out Biden Administration Hypocrisy, Hostility Towards Oil and Gas Development

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 26, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) recently criticized the Biden administration for its hostility towards oil and gas development. During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, Cassidy questioned officials from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) about the administration's treatment of the industry.Cassidy specifically raised concerns about the restrictions imposed on the oil and gas industry in relation to the Rice's whale in the Gulf of Mexico. He pointed out that there has only been one...

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Cassidy Leads Republican Senate Opposition to a Carbon Tax

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 26, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, along with 14 Republican colleagues, has taken a strong stance against the implementation of a carbon tax. The resolution highlights the potential negative impacts of such a tax, including discouraging domestic manufacturing and energy production, causing job and business migration overseas, and hindering economic growth.Dr. Cassidy argues that a carbon tax would incentivize industries to move to countries like Asia, where dirtier fuel is used without adequate environmental safeguards. This, in turn, would increase global emissions and weaken...

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Cassidy Cosponsors Bill to Bolster Federal Response to Organized Retail Theft

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 26, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, along with Senators Chuck Grassley and Catherine Cortez Masto, has cosponsored legislation aimed at strengthening the federal response to organized retail theft. The bill, known as the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023, seeks to address the growing trend of organized retail crime, which has seen a 50 percent increase since 2015.Organized retail crime poses a significant threat to retailers, their employees, and communities. Criminal organizations are turning to retail crime as a means to generate illicit profits, using internet-based...

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2021-22 School Year Enrollment: 561 9th grade students welcomed in Avoyelles Parish schools

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 25, 2023

Avoyelles Parish schools registered 31 more ninth grade students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Rapides Parish in week ending Oct. 21

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 25, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.

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There were 10 Hispanic students enrolled in Catahoula Parish School District schools in 2021-22 school year

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 25, 2023

In Catahoula Parish School District 1% of students identified as Hispanic in the 2021-22 school year.

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Cassidy, Colleagues Urge DHS, FBI to Prioritize Prevention of Antisemitic Violence

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 25, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, James Lankford, Jacky Rosen, along with U.S. Representatives Kathy Manning, Chris Smith, and 59 Members of Congress, have called on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray to prioritize the safety and security of Jewish Americans and institutions in light of the recent increase in antisemitic threats and incidents.In a letter addressed to Secretary Mayorkas and Director Wray, the members expressed their concern about the rise of antisemitism in the...

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Cassidy, Rubio, Banks, 20 Republican Members Insist DC Rename Plaza Following BLM Pro-Hamas Rhetoric

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 25, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Marco Rubio, U.S. Representative Jim Banks, and 20 Republican members have called on Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to rename the "Black Lives Matter Plaza" and remove the street painting that reads "Black Lives Matter." The request comes in light of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) organization's support for Hamas and their anti-Semitic rhetoric following the recent terrorist attacks against Israelis and Americans.In a letter addressed to Mayor Bowser, the members express their concerns about BLM's open celebration of the Hamas terrorist...

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Cassidy, Cramer, Colleagues Express Concerns Regarding Critical Minerals Trade Agreement with Indonesia

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 25, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Kevin Cramer, Tina Smith, and their colleagues have expressed concerns regarding a potential critical mineral free trade agreement between the United States and Indonesia. The senators wrote a letter to the Biden administration, highlighting their concerns about the agreement, particularly its impact on domestic mineral resources, labor and environmental standards, and the jobs of American workers.The letter addressed the senators' concerns about pursuing additional critical mineral free trade agreements without the involvement of Congress and...

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Senator Bill Cassidy Congratulates Mike Johnson on Becoming Speaker of the U.S. House

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 25, 2023

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued a statement today congratulating Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) on his election as the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Senator Cassidy praised Johnson's leadership skills and ability to bring people together."Mike is a man of deep faith and a natural leader who has united House Republicans," said Dr. Cassidy. "He brought people who disagree together to find a way forward, which is a sign of his ability to lead and secure conservative victories. He will make an excellent Speaker. This...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Avoyelles Parish in week ending Oct. 21?

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 25, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Avoyelles Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.

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474 students were enrolled for 9th grade in Vernon Parish schools in 2021-22 school year

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 24, 2023

Vernon Parish schools registered 69 fewer ninth grade students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Rapides Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 21

By Central Louisiana News | Oct 24, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.