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The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Catahoula Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Vernon Parish in week ending Sept. 28?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Louisiana receives $609 million for grid resilience under infrastructure law

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced a significant investment aimed at enhancing the grid reliability and resilience in Louisiana. The state is set to receive $609 million from the U.S. Department of Energy, as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

Senator Cassidy participates in groundbreaking ceremony for Livingston Executive Airport

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Livingston Executive Airport in Satsuma, Louisiana, on Thursday morning. The airport, part of an initiative launched by Livingston Parish in 2016, has secured land ownership and obtained necessary permits and recognition from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Natchitoches Parish Education: 193 Hispanic or Latino students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

There were 193 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Natchitoches Parish districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

How many Black or African American students were enrolled in LaSalle Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year?

There were 221 Black or African American students enrolled in LaSalle Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Rapides Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 28

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Concordia Parish in week ending Sept. 28?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Natchitoches Parish in week ending Sept. 28

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Winn Parish in week ending Sept. 28?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Winn Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Caldwell Parish in week ending Sept. 28

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Caldwell Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Cassidy visits CF Industries plant and Essential Federal Credit Union

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy visited CF Industries' ammonia production facility in Donaldsonville and the Essential Federal Credit Union in Baton Rouge to learn about local contributions to small businesses and economies. At CF Industries, Cassidy was briefed on the facility's capacity to produce nearly 8 million tons of nitrogen products annually for agricultural and industrial use. The facility leverages its location by the Mississippi River for efficient distribution across major crop-producing states and international markets.

Senator Cassidy announces new food & beverage incubator launch

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the launch of the GNO Food and Beverage Incubator at the Churchill Technology and Business Park in Jefferson Parish. The announcement was made alongside officials from JEDCO (Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission), Greater New Orleans, Inc., and the Louisiana Department of Economic Development.

Winn Parish Education: 663 Black or African American students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

In Winn Parish's school district, 33.8% of students identified as Black or African American in the 2022-23 school year.

Winn Parish Education: 54 Hispanic or Latino students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

In Winn Parish's school district, 2.8% of students identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2022-23 school year.

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

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Grant 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 Rapides Parish in week ending Sept. 21?

The only price of premium 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.

1 gas station in cities throughout Beauregard Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 21

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

New CBO report shows financial benefits of federal flood mitigation investments

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has commented on a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report which indicates that federal spending on flood mitigation projects yields significant financial benefits. According to the report, every dollar spent on such projects helps communities adapt to flooding and reduces damages by $2 to $3 on average.

Senator Bill Cassidy visits Prairieville High School; addresses Rotary Clubs