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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Beauregard Parish: Medicaid made up 5.8% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.8% of income in Beauregard Parish, providing an average of $2,945 per capita to residents.

Natchitoches Parish: Medicaid transfers accounted for 7.6% of income in 2022

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 30, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.6% of income in Natchitoches Parish, providing an average of $3,733 per capita to residents.

Louisiana to receive $8.6 million in hurricane relief funds

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced that Louisiana is set to receive over $8.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster relief related to Hurricanes Ida and Laura.

Trump cabinet members support bill targeting China's manufacturing policies

Several key figures from former President Trump's cabinet have endorsed Senator Bill Cassidy's proposed Foreign Pollution Fee Act.

Senators introduce bill to ratify Trump executive order defining male and female

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Roger Marshall, Tim Sheehy, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Pete Ricketts have introduced the Defining Male and Female Act of 2025.

Julia Letlow discusses local and national issues on social media

Congresswoman Julia Letlow, representing Louisiana's 5th district, recently shared her engagements on social media with multiple tweets.

Vernon Parish: Residents received $115.92 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.2% of income in Vernon Parish, providing an average of $2,454 per capita to residents.

Julia Letlow extends sympathy for accident victims and honors late Senator in public statements

Congresswoman Julia Letlow addressed three significant issues via social media on March 27, 2025.

Senators reintroduce bill to penalize Supreme Court leakers

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Marsha Blackburn have reintroduced the Stop Supreme Court Leakers Act.

Julia Letlow discusses border security and Women's History Month celebrations in recent tweets

In recent tweets, Congresswoman Julia Letlow emphasizes the effectiveness of border security policies under President Trump and participates in Women's History Month celebrations at the White House.

Bill to ensure dialysis patients retain access to private health care reintroduced

Four U.S. Senators have reintroduced the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, intended to ensure that those with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) can maintain access to private health care.

Cassidy and Padilla push for improved digital healthcare access

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Alex Padilla have reintroduced the Health Accelerating Consumers’ Care by Expediting Self-Scheduling (ACCESS) Act.

Senators push for tax relief for forest landowners after natural disasters

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Raphael Warnock have reintroduced a bill aimed at aiding forest landowners impacted by natural disasters.

Avoyelles Parish: Medicaid dependency reached 10.9% in 2022

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.9% of income in Avoyelles Parish, providing an average of $4,803 per capita to residents.