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The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Caldwell Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vernon Parish in week ending Sept. 21?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at four gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Vernon Parish in week ending Sept. 21?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Rapides Parish in week ending Sept. 21?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Cassidy votes to extend government funding and flood insurance program

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has voted to pass a bill that will keep the government open until December 20, 2024. The legislation also includes an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and additional funding for disaster relief in response to Hurricane Francine.

Senators introduce bill aiming at banning state-enforced handgun rosters

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Jim Risch (R-ID), and several colleagues have introduced the Modern Firearms Safety Act, aimed at prohibiting states from enforcing handgun rosters. These rosters require manufacturers to include features such as microstamping, loaded chamber indicators, and magazine disconnect mechanisms on firearms.

Enrollment Analysis: Black or African American students comprised 11.2% of Grant Parish’s districts student body in 2022-23 school year

In Grant Parish's school district, 11.2% of students identified as Black or African American in the 2022-23 school year.

1,403 white students enrolled in Concordia Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year

There were 1,403 white students enrolled in Concordia Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Catahoula Parish in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Catahoula Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Beauregard Parish in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Grant Parish in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Grant Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cassidy announces $206 million for Louisiana flood mitigation projects

Louisiana will receive $206 million in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance program, according to an announcement by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA). This allocation is the second highest amount given to any state. The funds, part of Cassidy’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), will support 31 projects aimed at elevating flood-prone homes to reduce future damage and minimize flood insurance claims.

2,046 white students enrolled in Natchitoches Parish districts in 2022-23 school year

There were 2,046 white students enrolled in Natchitoches Parish districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Concordia Parish in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Natchitoches Parish in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Natchitoches Parish in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Concordia Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 14

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Cassidy pushes legislation targeting Chinese pollution

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has called for new legislation to address pollution from China, advocating for the Foreign Pollution Fee Act (FPFA) in an op-ed published in The Washington Times. Cassidy's proposal aims to counteract China's economic and military growth, which he argues has come at the expense of the United States.

Senator Cassidy announces themes for upcoming energy security summit