Senator Bill Cassidy has introduced new legislation aimed at improving customer service at the IRS. The proposal seeks expanded online access for taxpayers regarding refunds and payment plans. Officials have expressed willingness to cooperate if reforms are enacted.
Senator Bill Cassidy used social media posts on April 14-15 to highlight recent federal investments benefiting Southeast Louisiana entrepreneurs, new tax relief legislation for working families, and funding for environmental restoration programs.
Senator Bill Cassidy introduced a new agenda called Money and Value for Patients (MVP) aimed at making healthcare more affordable. The plan includes direct payments for patient expenses and increased price transparency. It builds upon recent legislative efforts targeting healthcare…
The Senate HELP Committee will hold a hearing with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about President Trump’s proposed HHS budget for fiscal year 2027. The session is set for April 22 at Dirksen Senate Office Building.
Senator Bill Cassidy led Republican colleagues in urging federal officials not to enforce a vacated rule affecting firearm stabilizing braces. The lawmakers argue this enforcement could violate Second Amendment rights after courts struck down related regulations.
Senator Bill Cassidy used social media on April 15 to discuss support for students with dyslexia through proposed legislation as well as unveil a new patient-centered health agenda aimed at reducing out-of-pocket costs.
The lowest price for a gallon of diesel gas in Sabine Parish during the week ending Apr. 4 was $5.25, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.
The cheapest reported price for a gallon of premium gas in Rapides Parish came in at $4.21 during the week ending Apr. 4.
The week’s cheapest premium gas price in Avoyelles Parish stood at $4.13 per gallon in the week ending Apr. 4.
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy posted messages offering condolences for Thetus Tenney’s passing (April 13), promoting new tax cuts for Louisiana families (April 13), and advocating for voter ID requirements (April 14).
The lowest price for a gallon of regular gas in Avoyelles Parish during the week ending Apr. 4 was $3.43, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Winn Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.
The cheapest per-gallon price for premium gas in Vernon Parish during the week ending Apr. 4 was $4.38 per gallon.
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy addressed issues related to parental rights in education through social media posts between April 11-13, 2026.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.
Medicaid payments for Pathology and Laboratory Procedures in Pleasant Hill climbed 3% in 2024, highlighting shifts in patient usage and reimbursement trends.
Harrisonburg saw Medicaid payments for the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category climb 12.2% in 2024, signaling adjustments in reimbursement and usage trends.
In 2024, Olla Medicaid providers billed $29,454 for Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies, reflecting an increase of 99.7% from the prior year.
Medicaid payments linked to the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category grew by 10.2% in Leesville in 2024, illustrating shifts in service use and payment practices.
The week’s cheapest diesel gas price in Winn Parish stood at $4.76 per gallon in the week ending Apr. 4.
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