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Rapides Parish: Medicaid made up 10% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10% of income in Rapides Parish, providing an average of $5,379 per capita to residents.

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 24, 2025

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Catahoula Parish: Income Maintenance dependency reached 4.9% in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.9% of income in Catahoula Parish, providing an average of $2,131 per capita to residents.

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 22, 2025

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Julia Letlow announces ECAP opening and comments on LNG study

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 21, 2025

Congresswoman Julia Letlow recently discussed various issues via social media posts dated between March 19-21, including an announcement regarding farmer assistance programs under the FARM Act and criticism towards Secretary Granholm's handling of...

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Senator Cassidy meets business leaders in Metairie; tours DSC Dredge facility

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 20, 2025

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy met with the Jefferson Business Council in Metairie to discuss concerns affecting families and business owners in Jefferson Parish.

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Republican senators introduce bill to counter EPA's vehicle emissions rule

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 20, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Mike Crapo, alongside other Republican colleagues, have reintroduced the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act.

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Caldwell Parish: Income Maintenance made up 4.9% of total income in 2022

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 20, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.9% of income in Caldwell Parish, providing an average of $1,946 per capita to residents.

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Julia Letlow shares holiday greetings and appreciation for agriculture on social media

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2025

Congresswoman Julia Letlow recently shared messages celebrating St. Patrick's Day and National Agriculture Day while also announcing a media appearance to discuss Washington D.C.'s latest developments.

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Senator Cassidy discusses tech growth strategies with Lafayette leaders

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy met with leaders from the Lafayette Regional Technology Council to discuss initiatives aimed at fostering high-tech business growth in the community.

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Legislation introduced for clearer online service terms

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 18, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Ben Ray Luján, along with U.S. Representative Lori Trahan, have introduced the Terms-of-Service Labeling, Design and Readability (TLDR) Act.

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Senator Cassidy urges action on national debt amid concerns over economic impact

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has expressed concern over the national debt, urging Congress to take action against excessive spending.

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Senators introduce bill targeting ATF's regulation of firearm suppressors

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 18, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Tim Sheehy have introduced a new bill aimed at addressing concerns over federal regulations related to firearm suppressors.

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Louisiana residents receive $566 million after repeal of pension offset provisions

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that approximately 73,000 residents of Louisiana have received a total of $566,209,833.81 in retroactive payments following the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension...

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Bill introduced to address pharmacy benefit manager pricing in Medicaid

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 18, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Peter Welch, Roger Marshall, and Mark Warner have introduced the Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act to address pricing practices by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

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Winn Parish: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.7% of income in 2022

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.7% of income in Winn Parish, providing an average of $1,773 per capita to residents.

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Cassidy meets with Trump to discuss reconciliation priorities

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, representing Louisiana, shared photographs from a recent meeting with President Trump and other members of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee.

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Julia Letlow discusses housing needs and storm impact; celebrates LSU Lady Tigers

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 17, 2025

In a series of tweets from mid-March 2025, Congresswoman Julia Letlow highlighted discussions with the Louisiana Housing Corporation about community housing needs, offered support following storm damage in Southeast Louisiana, and celebrated a...

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Grant Parish: Residents received $31.38 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 16, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.8% of income in Grant Parish, providing an average of $1,426 per capita to residents.

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Senate passes Cassidy's bill making fentanyl-related substances Schedule I drugs

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 14, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act, a bill spearheaded by Senators Bill Cassidy and Chuck Grassley.

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Cassidy supports resolution to prevent government shutdown

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana announced his support for a continuing resolution aimed at preventing a government shutdown.

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Julia Letlow discusses civic engagement and healthcare improvements

By Central Louisiana News | Mar 14, 2025

Congresswoman Julia Letlow engaged with high school students on civic matters and met healthcare professionals to discuss improving healthcare quality in Louisiana.