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News from May 2024

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Rapides Parish in week ending May 4?

By Central Louisiana News | May 10, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate passes bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to 'Dustoff' Crews

By Central Louisiana News | May 10, 2024

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill sponsored by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to collectively award the Congressional Gold Medal to a group of Vietnam War veterans known as "Dustoff Crews". The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support.

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Congresswoman Letlow secures relief for Louisiana's crawfish industry

By Central Louisiana News | May 10, 2024

Congresswoman Julia Letlow has announced that crawfish will now be included under the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP), and the USDA Farm Service Agency will commence relief efforts for losses in crawfish production experienced in 2023 and beyond.

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Republicans condemn Biden's policy on Israel weaponry

By Central Louisiana News | May 10, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and 46 Republican colleagues have introduced a resolution condemning any action by the Biden administration to withhold or restrict ammunition or weapons for Israel.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Beauregard Parish in week ending May 4?

By Central Louisiana News | May 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vernon Parish in week ending May 4?

By Central Louisiana News | May 9, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Warnock named co-chair for 2024 National Seersucker Day by Cassidy

By Central Louisiana News | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) as his new National Seersucker Day Co-Chair. The 11th annual National Seersucker Day is set to be celebrated on June 13, 2024.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Grant Parish in week ending May 4?

By Central Louisiana News | May 8, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Grant Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Rapides Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 4

By Central Louisiana News | May 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Madison Sinclair, former Buckeye High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Central Louisiana News | May 8, 2024

They open the tournament against West Alabama Tigers.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Vernon Parish in week ending May 4

By Central Louisiana News | May 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 4

By Central Louisiana News | May 7, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Natchitoches Parish in week ending May 4?

By Central Louisiana News | May 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cassidy Releases Statement on Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare Annual Report

By Central Louisiana News | May 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued a statement following the release of the Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds annual report, which predicts Social Security becoming insolvent in 2033 and the Medicare Trust Fund in 2036. The report suggests a 21% benefit cut for all beneficiaries. Cassidy emphasized the importance of addressing the issue, stating, "The next president must find the courage to be honest with Americans that Social Security needs help to avoid the automatic 21% cut in nine years."

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Headline: Senator Cassidy Secures $2.2 Million Grant for High-Speed Internet Access

By Central Louisiana News | May 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $2.2 million grant to the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana in Elton. The grant aims to fund the construction of fiber optic cable along U.S. 165 to provide high-speed internet service to nearby residents and businesses in Allen Parish. This initiative will be complemented by $550,000 in local funds.

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Cassidy Announces $1.9 Million for Port Fourchon in Hurricane Ida Relief

By Central Louisiana News | May 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Greater Lafourche Port Commission will receive $1,875,441.09 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for permanent restoration work required as a result of Hurricane Ida. "Strong and resilient ports are a crucial part of Louisiana’s coastal communities," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will support repairs to ensure Port Fourchon is prepared for future storms."

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Vernon Parish in week ending May 4?

By Central Louisiana News | May 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Rapides Parish in week ending May 4

By Central Louisiana News | May 6, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vernon Parish in week ending May 4?

By Central Louisiana News | May 5, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Beauregard Parish in week ending May 4?

By Central Louisiana News | May 5, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.