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Cassidy Announces $3.6 Million for Ascension Parish in Hurricane Ida Relief

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 7, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that Ascension Parish will be receiving $3,587,808.18 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for debris removal in Bayou Conway in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Dr. Cassidy expressed his confidence in Louisiana's resilience and commended the efforts made in the recovery process. He stated, "Louisiana is resilient and has proven it while recovering from Hurricane Ida. This funding will aid recovery in Ascension Parish and help bring our bayou communities back to wholeness."The...

Cassidy, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address Substance Abuse in Prisons, Reduce Recidivism

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 7, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, Sheldon Whitehouse, Thom Tillis, Amy Klobuchar, and Maggie Hassan have introduced the Supporting Treatment and Recovery Over Narcotics for Growth, Empowerment, and Rehabilitation (STRONGER) Act. The aim of the bill is to reduce recidivism and break the cycle of addiction by updating and reauthorizing the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners (RSAT) program.According to Dr. Cassidy, the bill is an opportunity to give inmates a second chance at a new life. He believes that by providing treatment and recovery...

Cassidy Stands with Republicans, Votes No on Border Deal

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 7, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) stood with his Republican colleagues and voted against the Senate border deal on Feb 7, 2024. In explaining his decision, Dr. Cassidy stated, "We got to control the border. We got to control the flow of immigration. Even the author of the bill now acknowledges that this legislation needs more analysis and acceptance by the American people. For this reason, I voted no."The border deal, which aimed to address immigration issues and secure the border, faced opposition from Republicans who expressed concerns about its...

Boil Advisory Lifted for England Drive

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 7, 2024

Alexandria, La. (February 7, 2024)—The boil advisory that was issued on Monday, January 29, 2023, for England Drive has now been lifted. The advisory was put in place due to repairs made to a 4-inch water main by COA personnel. However, after conducting tests, the State of Louisiana has determined that the water is now safe to consume.According to Assistant Water Superintendent Luis Saucier, "The results of the tests are clear." The Alexandria Water Department has officially lifted the boil advisory for all businesses and residents along England Drive.In light of this...

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Vernon Parish in week ending Feb. 3

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 6, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cassidy Announces $3.3 Million for Louisiana for Economic Development

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 6, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that Louisiana will receive $3.3 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for economic development in South Louisiana. The funding will be allocated to two specific projects aimed at supporting business growth and workforce training in the region.The Chennault International Airport Authority in Lake Charles will benefit from a $2.5 million grant, which will be used to expand the airport's fire suppression capacity. This expansion is crucial for the airport's growth and will support the creation...

Cassidy Opposes Border Deal, Citing Lack of Analysis and Public Support

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 6, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, has announced his opposition to the border agreement that was announced on Sunday night. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Cassidy expressed concerns about the need for further analysis and acceptance by the American people."We must control the border to stop illegal immigration and address the fentanyl flowing into our country," Cassidy stated. However, he also highlighted that "even the author of the bill now acknowledges that this legislation needs more analysis and acceptance by the American people."Cassidy's...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Natchitoches Parish in week ending Feb. 3?

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cassidy, Hagerty, Hirono, Colleagues Request Speaker Johnson Invite Japanese Prime Minister to Give Joint Address to Congress

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 6, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Bill Hagerty, Mazie Hirono, and 26 senate colleagues have sent a bipartisan letter to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson, urging him to invite Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to address a Joint Session of Congress during his Official Visit to the United States in April 2024.In their letter, the senators emphasized the significance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, which is fundamental to stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. They highlighted the longstanding partnership between the two countries, noting...

Cassidy Announces $2 Million for Jefferson Parish in Hurricane Ida Relief

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 6, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Jefferson Parish will receive $1,988,427.23 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for waterway debris removal operations as a result of Hurricane Ida. "Louisiana communities have shown great resiliency while recovering from Hurricane Ida," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will help make Jefferson Parish whole again."The announcement comes as a relief for Jefferson Parish, which has been grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. The storm, which made landfall in Louisiana on August 29, 2023,...

ICYMI: $135 Million for Closed Primaries is Fiscally Reckless and Bad Policy

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 6, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), has written a Letter to the Editor in The Advocate expressing his opposition to the Louisiana Legislature's decision to switch the state from an open primary to a closed primary system. Cassidy highlights that polling has shown that 97% of Louisianans do not want to spend millions of dollars on more elections.The change to a closed primary system is estimated to cost taxpayers $135 million over the next 10 years, adding to the state's existing $64 million deficit for the next fiscal year. Cassidy points out that this significant...

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Cassidy Announces $3.6 Million for Ascension Parish in Hurricane Ida Relief

Cassidy, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address Substance Abuse in Prisons, Reduce Recidivism

Cassidy Stands with Republicans, Votes No on Border Deal

Boil Advisory Lifted for England Drive

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Vernon Parish in week ending Feb. 3

Cassidy Announces $3.3 Million for Louisiana for Economic Development

Cassidy Opposes Border Deal, Citing Lack of Analysis and Public Support

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Natchitoches Parish in week ending Feb. 3?

Cassidy, Hagerty, Hirono, Colleagues Request Speaker Johnson Invite Japanese Prime Minister to Give Joint Address to Congress

Cassidy Announces $2 Million for Jefferson Parish in Hurricane Ida Relief

ICYMI: $135 Million for Closed Primaries is Fiscally Reckless and Bad Policy

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