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The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cassidy announces $9 million funding for Louisiana airports

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will allocate $9 million to enhance local airports in Louisiana, as part of his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

Senators urge Commerce Secretary Raimondo against granting market economy status to Vietnam

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and five colleagues have urged U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo not to grant market economy status to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, emphasizing the need to protect American industries and national interests. The senators cited concerns over Vietnam's controlled currency, lack of labor rights, and extensive state intervention.

Senators urge Meta to extend access to transparency tool amid rising digital concerns

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chris Coons (D-DE), and 15 other members have expressed concerns regarding Meta's decision to discontinue access to CrowdTangle, a transparency tool used by researchers and journalists to study public content on Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms. In a letter addressed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the senators highlighted the limitations of Meta Content Library, which is intended to replace CrowdTangle, and urged Meta to extend access to CrowdTangle for an additional six months while improvements are made.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Concordia Parish in week ending July 20?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senate set to vote on updated children's online privacy act

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) issued a statement following Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-NY) announcement that the Senate would vote on their bicameral Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) this week.

General Laura Richardson endorses landmark Americas Act at Aspen Security Forum

U.S. Southern Command Commander General Laura Richardson endorsed the Americas Act during a fireside chat at the 2024 Aspen Security Forum. The legislation, introduced earlier this year by U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Michael Bennet (D-CO), along with U.S. Representatives Maria Salazar (R-FL-27) and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), aims to strengthen economic and national security by establishing a permanent trade partnership across the Western Hemisphere while countering China's influence in the region.

College students in Rapides Parish received $2,431,105 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023

Rapides Parish's two universities paid $2,431,105 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Rapides Parish's basketball teams receive $1,184,718 in 2023

Rapides Parish's basketball collegiate teams received $1,184,718 in funding for the 2023 season.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Catahoula Parish in week ending July 20

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Catahoula Parish was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Rapides Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 20

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Concordia Parish in week ending July 20

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vernon Parish in week ending July 20?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vernon Parish in week ending July 20?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Natchitoches Parish awards $4,161,820 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

Natchitoches Parish's only university paid $4,161,820 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Natchitoches Parish's basketball teams receive $1,903,466 in 2023

Natchitoches Parish's institution spent $1,903,466 on their basketball teams in 2023, a 12.1% decrease from the previous year.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Avoyelles Parish in week ending July 20?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Avoyelles Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Winn Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 20

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Winn Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Avoyelles Parish in week ending July 20?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Avoyelles Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Rapides Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 20