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The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cassidy, Manchin, Braun Lead Legislation to Protect Social Security

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Joe Manchin, and Mike Braun have introduced the Save Our Seniors Act, a bill aimed at safeguarding the long-term solvency of Social Security. Dr. Cassidy emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, "In eight years Social Security trust fund will be broke. The American people deserve to know this." Senator Manchin echoed this sentiment, affirming his commitment to protecting seniors and emphasizing the necessity of transparency regarding the future of Social Security. Senator Braun also stressed the urgency of the situation, noting the...

Cassidy, Tester Introduce Bill to Cut Red Tape on Trucking Apprenticeship Programs for Veterans

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Jon Tester (D-MT) today introduced legislation aimed at facilitating veterans' access to trucking apprenticeship programs. The bipartisan bill, titled the Veterans Transition to Trucking Act, seeks to streamline the process for veterans to use their Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits for such programs.Senator Cassidy emphasized the importance of supporting veterans, stating, "Let’s help veterans any way in which we can. Having a commercial driver’s license is a great career. Let’s make sure the veterans...

Cassidy, Higgins, Louisiana Delegation Urge Small Business Administrator to Approve Disaster Request for Crawfish

WASHINGTON – In response to the 2023 drought conditions in Louisiana, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., U.S. Representative Clay Higgins, and members of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation have come forward to advocate for support towards Governor Jeff Landry's disaster declaration. The delegation is urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to approve Louisiana's request and extend the deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) filing through the end of the crawfish season.The Louisiana Congressional Delegation highlighted the significant impact of the...

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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 0.2% of Sabine Parish's student body in 2022-23 school year

Asian students made up 0.2% of the enrollment in Sabine Parish public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Natchitoches Parish in week ending Mar. 16?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

East Baton Rouge Parish Education: 41,057 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

East Baton Rouge Parish schools reported 41,057 Black students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

Beauregard County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Deridder Retirement and Rehabilitation Center

Deridder Retirement and Rehabilitation Center, the second largest nursing home in Beauregard County, aided an average of 63 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Cassidy Cosponsors Legislation to Make Homeownership Affordable for Law Enforcement, Teachers, First Responders

On March 18, 2024, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced his cosponsorship of the Homes for Every Local Protector Educator and Responder (HELPER) Act. The legislation, introduced by U.S. Senators Marco Rubio, Jon Ossoff, and Sherrod Brown, aims to create a first-time homebuyer loan program under the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) for law enforcement, teachers, and first responders who have served at least four years in their respective roles.Dr. Cassidy expressed concern about the increasing difficulty of homeownership in Louisiana, stating, "Across...

Republican Senators Introduce Laken Riley Act in Senate

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Katie Britt, and Ted Budd, along with 32 Republican colleagues, have introduced the Laken Riley Act in the Senate. The act, named after Laken Riley, aims to address issues related to illegal aliens who commit crimes in the United States.“The murder of Laken Riley shows why we need border policies to protect all Americans,” stated Dr. Cassidy, emphasizing the importance of securing the southern border to prevent tragedies like this.Senator Britt pointed out that Laken Riley's murder was a result of open border policies and stressed the...

Beauregard Parish Education: 21 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

Beauregard Parish schools reported 21 Asian students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

What was largest nursing home in Beauregard County as of Q4 2023?

Westwood Manor Nursing Home, Inc., the largest nursing home in Beauregard County, aided an average of 86.1 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

1 gas station in cities throughout Vernon Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 16

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Central Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?