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Congresswoman Julia Letlow, representing Louisiana's 5th district, discusses key issues in her recent tweets dated April 10 and 11, 2025.

Louisiana to receive $28.6 million in FEMA reimbursement for hurricane relief

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced that Louisiana will be receiving over $28.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Congresswoman Letlow announces new Baton Rouge office for constituent services

Congresswoman Julia Letlow has officially opened her District Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Caldwell Parish: Medicaid dependency reached 11.6% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 11.6% of income in Caldwell Parish, providing an average of $4,608 per capita to residents.

Cassidy urges FEMA to continue BRIC flood mitigation program

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy delivered a speech on the Senate floor urging the continuation of FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program.

Cassidy introduces SOAR Act for easier access to supplemental oxygen for Medicare beneficiaries

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, alongside Senators Mark Warner and Amy Klobuchar, has introduced the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act of 2025.

Julia Letlow shares updates on gun rights and subcommittee work

Congresswoman Julia Letlow, serving since 2021, shares her recent engagements and legislative moves, including the No User Fees for Gun Owners Act and her role in chairing the Labor, Health, and Education Subcommittee.

Rapides Parish: 0.5% more students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

There were 0.5% more students enrolled in Rapides Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year.

Senators request SSA fix issues with retroactive payments under the Social Security Fairness Act

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Susan Collins, John Cornyn, and John Fetterman have requested that the Social Security Administration (SSA) grant full retroactive payments to those affected by the Government Pension Offset (GPO).

U.S. senators introduce bill against illegal global fishing practices

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Senators, including Bill Cassidy from Louisiana, Tim Kaine from Virginia, John Curtis from Utah, and Martin Heinrich from New Mexico, have put forward the Protecting Global Fisheries Act.

Winn Parish: Medicaid made up 8.7% of total income in 2022

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.7% of income in Winn Parish, providing an average of $4,119 per capita to residents.

H-1B Insights: Employers in Central Louisiana News publication area file 19 petitions throughout 2024

In 2024, 19 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Central Louisiana News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Julia Letlow shares local and national interests via tweets on April 8, 2025

Congresswoman Julia Letlow highlights the achievements of Louisiana locals in sports, discusses tariffs affecting the shrimp industry, and elaborates on her legislative proposal to boost rural small businesses through the GREATER Act, all in...

New bill aims to support rural small businesses and entrepreneurship

Rep. Julia Letlow and Rep. Chris Deluzio have introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at enhancing economic development in rural areas.

Senate Republicans introduce bill to streamline energy project permitting

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has introduced the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act.

Cassidy and Graham introduce updated Foreign Pollution Fee Act targeting trade imbalance with China

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Lindsey Graham have presented a revised version of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act, aiming to hold countries with non-market economies such as China accountable for alleged unfair trade practices.

5,214 students enrolled in Natchitoches Parish schools in 2023-24 school year