Central Louisiana News

Congresswoman Julia Letlow, representing Louisiana's 5th district, shared several updates on February 12, 2025, through her social media platform. Letlow, who succeeded Ralph Abraham in 2021 and previously served in the Louisiana House of Representatives, highlighted her engagements and legislative activities.

On February 12 at 13:55 UTC, Congresswoman Letlow announced her participation in a radio segment with Brian Haldane on Talk1073. She expressed enthusiasm about providing updates from Washington during the session. "Excited to join @brianhaldane on @talk1073 at 8:35 AM CT to deliver my latest update from Washington!"

Later that day at 15:15 UTC, Letlow informed her followers about a new announcement from the Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA has made low-interest federal disaster loans available for businesses and private nonprofits impacted by the January winter storm. Letlow provided a link for organizations to check their eligibility. ".@SBAGov has announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are now available for businesses and private nonprofits who suffered economic losses from the January winter storm."

At 18:52 UTC on the same day, Letlow reported on a meeting with rice growers and members of the U.S. Rice Producers Association from Louisiana. The discussion focused on issues related to the farm bill and recent funding packages aimed at aiding crop losses. Letlow also addressed future concerns within the rice industry during this productive engagement. "Productive meeting with rice growers (and some kiddos!) from Louisiana with the U.S. Rice Producers Association to discuss the farm bill..."