The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, along with Tim Scott and 15 Republican colleagues, has introduced the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act. This bill aims to depoliticize the export of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) by giving sole authority over the approval process to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), eliminating the need for authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).The introduction of this legislation comes in response to President Biden's recent decision to pause approvals of pending applications for LNG exports. Cassidy believes that this...
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Rick Scott (R-FL) have called on President Biden to immediately impose sanctions against Venezuelan President Maduro. The senators argue that the Maduro regime has failed to follow the tenets of the Barbados agreement, citing the disqualification of opposition candidate María Corina Machado from the upcoming presidential elections and the arbitrary arrests of members of her team.The senators express concern that the Biden administration has granted concessions to the Maduro regime, such as the release of...
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. served as the top Republican during a U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on veterans’ mental health. Cassidy highlighted the need to address veteran suicide and for increased oversight on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) failure to adequately meet the needs of those who served.During his opening remarks, Cassidy emphasized the importance of high-quality care for veterans and their families. He highlighted the struggles faced by many spouses of veterans who are unsure of where to turn for help. Cassidy pointed out that Vet...
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that Calcasieu Parish will receive $9,172,281.58 in relief funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the damages caused by Hurricane Laura. The funding aims to support the restoration efforts in the parish and provide the necessary resources for the community to better withstand future storms.In a statement, Dr. Cassidy acknowledged the resilience of Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura and emphasized the significance of the funding. He said, "Louisiana has demonstrated its resilience while...
The boil advisory that was issued for Benjamin Street on January 29, 2023, has been lifted. The advisory was put in place due to repairs made to a 6-inch water main by COA personnel. Following the completion of the repairs, the State of Louisiana tested the water and confirmed that it 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 located along Benjamin Street.In light of this development, the...
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that the Louisiana Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee has approved a plan to build a new I-10 bridge over the Calcasieu River in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project will be funded with $150 million from Cassidy’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)."This was one of the projects I was thinking of when I was working on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill," said Dr. Cassidy. He expressed his satisfaction with the approval, stating, "Southwest Louisiana needed to replace the Calcasieu River Bridge, which...
A boil advisory has been issued for England Drive in Alexandria, Louisiana due to repairs being made to a 4-inch water main, according to Luis Saucier, Assistant Superintendent of the Water Department. The repair process resulted in a loss of water pressure, potentially compromising the water in the affected area.To ensure the safety of consumers, the Alexandria Water Department is recommending that all residents in the advisory area disinfect their water before consuming it or using it for various purposes. Saucier explains, "It is recommended that all consumers in the...