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Senator Cassidy backs Doug Collins as nominee for Veterans Affairs Secretary

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy expressed his support for Doug Collins, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “You’re going to...

By Central Louisiana News | Jan 21, 2025

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Senator Cassidy supports Trump’s order lifting pause on LNG export permits

By Central Louisiana News | Jan 21, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy expressed approval of President Trump's executive order to lift the pause on liquefied natural gas (LNG) export permitting imposed by the Biden administration.

EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Avoyelles Parish in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,600,000 in grants for economic development projects in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.

Cassidy announces $12.8M for telehealth and cancer research in Louisiana

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration is set to award Louisiana $12.8 million under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Legislation introduced to strengthen accountability at Veterans Affairs

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Jerry Moran (R-KS), along with 11 other Senate colleagues and 26 members of the House of Representatives, have introduced new legislation aimed at enhancing accountability within the U.S. Department of...

Cassidy supports passage of Laken Riley Act in Senate

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has expressed his support following the Senate's approval of the Laken Riley Act, a piece of legislation he co-sponsored.

Republican senators introduce bill opposing discrimination against firearm businesses

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Steve Daines, along with 19 Republican colleagues, have introduced the Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act.

Alexandria closes offices due to severe winter weather

In response to the severe winter weather forecast, the City of Alexandria has announced that all its offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Alexandria Utility System prepares for expected winter weather conditions

By Central Louisiana News | Jan 19, 2025

Crews from the Alexandria Utility System are making preparations for an anticipated winter weather event.

Senator Cassidy's 2024 legislative successes include social security reform and anti-hazing measures

By Central Louisiana News | Jan 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy's legislative accomplishments in 2024 have been highlighted by the American Press, with notable achievements including the Social Security Fairness Act and the Stop Campus Hazing Act being signed into law.

Senator Cassidy supports Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced his intention to vote in favor of confirming Pete Hegseth as the 29th U.S. Secretary of Defense.

Senators reintroduce MOM Act to enhance maternal healthcare

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Maggie Hassan have reintroduced the Connected Maternal Online Monitoring (MOM) Act, a bill aimed at enhancing healthcare for expectant mothers.

Republican senators introduce Sarah's Law targeting migrant crime loopholes

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Joni Ernst, along with other Republican colleagues, have introduced Sarah’s Law to amend the mandatory detention provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Senators introduce bill challenging ATF's authority over firearm imports

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Jim Risch have introduced the Sporting Firearms Access Act, a bill aimed at preventing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) from denying imports of firearms and ammunition based on their...

Cassidy discusses China accountability plans at treasury secretary confirmation hearing

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) addressed his plans to hold China accountable and tackle Social Security insolvency during the confirmation hearing of U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent before the Senate Finance Committee.

Cassidy introduces bill mandating offshore lease sales in Gulf of Mexico

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has introduced the Offshore Energy Security Act of 2025, a bill that mandates the U.S. Department of the Interior to conduct two offshore oil and gas lease sales annually for a decade.

Cassidy announces $21 million FEMA funding for hurricane relief in Louisiana

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that Louisiana will receive over $21 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for relief efforts related to Hurricanes Laura and Ida.

Senators propose bill for improved temporary housing after disasters

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Alex Padilla have reintroduced the Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act, aiming to enhance temporary housing options for victims of disasters such as storms and wildfires.

Alexandria sets up warming station amid forecasted cold front