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Senators Cassidy and Whitehouse propose legislation for primary care provider payment reform

By Central Louisiana News | May 15, 2024

Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) have initiated a significant step towards addressing primary care challenges and reforming physician payment models. The senators released a Request for Information (RFI) in conjunction with the introduction of their bipartisan Pay PCPs Act. This legislation aims to enhance support and improve pay for high-quality primary care providers.

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Senator Cassidy announces $2.8 million FEMA relief for Louisiana post-Hurricane Ida

By Central Louisiana News | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that Louisiana will receive $2,812,028.40 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Ida relief. The Franciscan Ministries of Our Lady Health System is set to receive $1,537,769.70 for the permanent restoration of the Franciscan Ministries OLS Building. Additionally, Lafourche Parish will be granted $1,274,258.70 for damages to the Lockport Ball Field Park.

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Bipartisan resolution introduced to honor fallen law enforcement officers

By Central Louisiana News | May 15, 2024

On May 15, 2024, a bipartisan resolution was introduced by Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R-LA), Congressman Michael Guest (R-MS), Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH), and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). The resolution aims to honor and memorialize law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. H. Res. 1226 also expresses unwavering support for law enforcement across the nation and underscores the importance of equipping police officers with necessary resources to ensure community safety.

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Senators introduce resolution recognizing National Police Week 2024

By Central Louisiana News | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and 73 Senate colleagues have introduced a resolution designating the week of May 12 through 18, 2024, as National Police Week.

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Senator Cassidy highlights bipartisan solution for Social Security insolvency

By Central Louisiana News | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) recently expressed his concerns in a Letter to the Editor in the Washington Post, highlighting the urgent need for a solution to the imminent insolvency of Social Security and Medicare. He pointed out that neither leading presidential candidate has proposed a plan to address this pressing issue.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Beauregard Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 11

By Central Louisiana News | May 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Rapides Parish in week ending May 11?

By Central Louisiana News | May 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Cassidy supports Louisiana's lawsuit against Biden's PWFA regulation

By Central Louisiana News | May 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has expressed his support for the State of Louisiana's lawsuit against the Biden administration, accusing it of unlawfully incorporating abortion politics into its enforcement regulations of the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Louisiana is not alone in this legal endeavor; Mississippi has also joined the fight against the Biden administration. In a similar vein, Tennessee and 16 other states have filed comparable litigation in the Eastern District of Arkansas.

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Senators propose bill to rename post office after late Congressman Luke Letlow

By Central Louisiana News | May 14, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA) have proposed legislation to rename the United States Postal Service facility at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building". Luke Letlow was a native of Start who devoted his life to public service. He was elected in 2020 to represent the 5th Congressional District of Louisiana but tragically died from COVID-19 complications before he could be sworn into office.

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U.S. Senators introduce resolution supporting U.S.-Paraguay relationship

By Central Louisiana News | May 14, 2024

On the 213th anniversary of Paraguay's independence, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced a Senate resolution to welcome President Santiago Peña of Paraguay to the United States. The resolution also commemorates the 163-year bilateral relationship between the Republic of Paraguay and the United States.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rapides Parish in week ending May 11?

By Central Louisiana News | May 13, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Letlow and Higgins introduce legislation condemning Biden's border policies

By Central Louisiana News | May 13, 2024

On May 13, 2024, Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) and Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03) introduced H.Res. 1210 in Washington D.C., a resolution condemning the border crisis attributed to the Biden administration's policies. The resolution also acknowledges the significant burden this crisis has placed on law enforcement officers.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Sabine Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 11

By Central Louisiana News | May 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sabine Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Central Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Central Louisiana News | May 12, 2024

These former Central Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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

By Central Louisiana News | May 11, 2024

The only price of diesel 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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Central Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By Central Louisiana News | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the Central Louisiana News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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

By Central Louisiana News | May 11, 2024

The only price of premium gas 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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How many people were old enough to vote in Sabine Parish during 2021?

By Central Louisiana News | May 10, 2024

Of the 22,377 citizens living in Sabine Parish in 2021, 76.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 17,110 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Beauregard Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 4

By Central Louisiana News | May 10, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas 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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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Rapides Parish in week ending May 4

By Central Louisiana News | May 10, 2024

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