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Sabine Parish: Medicaid dependency reached 7.9% in 2022

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.9% of income in Sabine Parish, providing an average of $3,727 per capita to residents.

Cassidy backs Trump executive order on fentanyl and human trafficking

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 2, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy made a public statement regarding his intention to vote against a Democrat-led resolution that seeks to revoke an executive order by former President Donald Trump.

3,467 students enrolled in Concordia Parish schools in 2023-24 school year

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 2, 2025

Concordia Parish schools enrolled 3,467 students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Senators honor late J. Bennett Johnston Jr. for his Louisiana legacy

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 1, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy have put forward a resolution to honor the late J. Bennett Johnston Jr., a former U.S. Senator from Louisiana, acknowledging his impact and contributions during his tenure from 1972 to 1997.

Senator Cassidy introduces bill to update SSI asset limits for disabled, elderly Americans

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, alongside Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at reforming the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.

Letlow emphasizes support for multiple issues, including education and electoral integrity

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 1, 2025

Congresswoman Julia Letlow shares her latest legislative priorities and engagement strategies through social media posts dated March 31 and April 1, 2025.

Senator Cassidy introduces VA general counsel nominee at Senate hearing

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy recently introduced Lieutenant Colonel James Baehr as President Trump's nominee for General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) during a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing.