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News from May 2024

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Alexandria wins district VIII and state cleanest city contests

By Central Louisiana News | May 29, 2024

Alexandria, LA – The city of Alexandria has achieved two significant milestones by placing first in the 2024 Cleanest City Contest for District VIII, Category I, and the 2024 Cleanest City Contest State Winner, Category I. The awards mark the second consecutive year that Alexandria has won top honors on both the district and state levels. The victories showcase Alexandria’s dedication to maintaining cleanliness and enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Natchitoches Parish in week ending May 25?

By Central Louisiana News | May 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Avoyelles Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 25

By Central Louisiana News | May 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Avoyelles Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Beauregard Parish in week ending May 25

By Central Louisiana News | May 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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18.4% of Rapides Parish students on collegiate teams in 2022

By Central Louisiana News | May 27, 2024

Rapides Parish universities had 18.4% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Sabine Parish in week ending May 25

By Central Louisiana News | May 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sabine Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Vernon Parish in week ending May 25?

By Central Louisiana News | May 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Beauregard Parish in week ending May 25?

By Central Louisiana News | May 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Rapides Parish in week ending May 25?

By Central Louisiana News | May 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Louisiana receives $12.6 million for hurricane and severe weather relief

By Central Louisiana News | May 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive $12,622,006.18 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for relief efforts related to Hurricanes Laura and Ida, as well as other severe weather events.

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Bipartisan Senate committee proposes changes to Medicare GME program

By Central Louisiana News | May 24, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and six bipartisan members of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee have released a policy outline aimed at improving the Medicare Graduate Medical Education (GME) program. The proposal addresses physician workforce shortages, with a focus on primary care and psychiatry, and aims to enhance the distribution of physicians to rural and underserved communities.

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Cassidy advocates for maintaining Medicaid access for pre-trial detainees

By Central Louisiana News | May 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), emphasized the importance of his Due Process Continuity of Care Act during a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing on the fentanyl crisis. The legislation aims to ensure that pre-trial detainees retain Medicaid benefits until they are found guilty of a crime. Currently, when Medicaid denies access to care for these individuals, local jail budgets bear the responsibility for addressing their health needs, often resulting in unmet care.

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Cassidy, Markey express disappointment over delay of COPPA 2.0 bill

By Central Louisiana News | May 23, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) issued a joint statement following the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce's decision not to advance their bipartisan Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) as a standalone bill.

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Cassidy criticizes Senate Democrats' decision to revisit failed border bill

By Central Louisiana News | May 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), today criticized Senate Democrats for revisiting a border bill that has previously failed to pass the Senate and is not expected to be considered by the House. Cassidy described the move as a "political stunt" that does not address the ongoing issues at the border.

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Congresswomen introduce bill aiming at improved remote maternal healthcare

By Central Louisiana News | May 23, 2024

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Natchitoches Parish in week ending May 18

By Central Louisiana News | May 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Louisiana receives $15.7 million in hurricane relief and emergency preparedness funds

By Central Louisiana News | May 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive $15,670,984.03 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricanes Laura and Ida relief and emergency preparedness.

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Cassidy announces $5.5 million for New Orleans streetcar upgrades

By Central Louisiana News | May 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will grant the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority $5,492,524 from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The funds are designated for redesigning and upgrading the St. Charles Streetcar route.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Natchitoches Parish in week ending May 18?

By Central Louisiana News | May 21, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Sabine Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 18

By Central Louisiana News | May 21, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Sabine Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.