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Farms in Avoyelles County received $14,238,010 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Rapides Parish in week ending Feb. 24

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cassidy Delivers Keynote Speech at Retirement Policy Conference, Outlines “Big Idea” to Save Social Security

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) recently delivered the keynote speech at the National Institute on Retirement Security’s 15th Annual Retirement Policy Conference. Speaking at the event, Senator Cassidy highlighted the urgent need for a bipartisan solution to prevent a 23% cut in Social Security benefits in the near future.“In about eight years the only thing that will be going out is a 23% cut in benefits to those currently receiving and all future Social Security beneficiaries. What are we as Americans going to do about it?” said Dr. Cassidy during his address,...

Cassidy, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Protect Patients, Health Care Providers Against Unnecessary Electronic Fees

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) have introduced the No Fees for EFTs Act, aimed at safeguarding patients and health care providers from fees imposed by electronic fund transfers (EFTs) and payment transactions. The legislation seeks to address the current situation where insurers charge health care providers between 2-5% for EFTs, despite the Affordable Care Act mandating health plans to offer electronic reimbursements to medical practices.Dr. Cassidy, speaking on the bill, emphasized, "As a doctor who worked in hospitals for the...

Haven Nursing Center had overall rating of 1 in Q4 2023

Haven Nursing Center, the only nursing home in Caldwell County, aided an average of 75.7 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Lexington House: 3-star nursing home in Rapides County

Owned by Elton G. Beebe SR Limited PTRSHP Trustee since Jan. 1, 2015, Lexington House had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Winn Parish in week ending Feb. 24?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Winn Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

How much did farmers in Sabine County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

Farms in Sabine County received $925,323 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Cassidy Announces $1.9 Million for Louisiana in Hurricane Ida Relief

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has revealed that the South Louisiana Electrical Cooperative Association (SLECA) is set to benefit from $1,908,607.93 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the emergency reconstruction of substation access roadways damaged in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.“Louisiana’s continued recovery from Hurricane Ida is a testament to our resiliency,” said Dr. Cassidy.The funding provided by FEMA is aimed at supporting south Louisiana in its efforts to rebuild and prepare for future natural disasters,...

67 Winn County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

Farms in Winn County received $674,703 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Winn Parish in week ending Feb. 24?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Winn Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Pollock Q4 2023’s 2nd largest nursing home in Grant County

With an overall rating of one, Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Pollock was the second largest nursing home in Grant County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Hilltop Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 3 in Q4 2023

Owned by Kisatchie Corporation and Prico, Inc. since Jan. 1, 2006, Hilltop Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Which former Central Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

These former Central Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Natchitoches County receive in 2021?

Farms in Natchitoches County received $3,754,739 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Grant County largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Colfax Nursing and Rehabilitation, LLC

Colfax Nursing and Rehabilitation, LLC, the largest nursing home in Grant County, aided an average of 95.8 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Who owned Toledo Retirement and Rehabilitation Center in Q4 2023?

Owned by eight stakeholders, Toledo Retirement and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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