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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy visited the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter in DeRidder, engaging with veterans during their monthly meeting. The senator discussed ongoing efforts to support veterans and ensure they receive necessary services.

How many Hispanic or Latino students were enrolled in Concordia Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year?

In Concordia Parish's school district, 3.4% of students identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2022-23 school year.

How many Asian students were enrolled in Sabine Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year?

There were eight Asian students enrolled in Sabine Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

111 American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled in Rapides Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year

There were 111 American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled in Rapides Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Concordia Parish in week ending Oct. 5?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Beauregard Parish in week ending Oct. 5

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Natchitoches Parish in week ending Oct. 5

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cassidy connects Louisiana officials with federal agencies at rural community summit

A summit aimed at fostering rural community development was hosted by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy in Leesville, Louisiana. This event marked the third Rural Community Funding Summit of 2024, where Cassidy sought to connect local officials from central Louisiana with federal and state agencies responsible for distributing funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

Senator Cassidy discusses infrastructure impact during visits in Louisiana

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy addressed the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce, discussing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's effects on the local community. "When I was negotiating this bill, it was my hope that our state would benefit as much as possible. It is a pleasure to visit Natchitoches and know that it has received a grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to redo a downtown thoroughfare," said Dr. Cassidy. "I am working so that every village, town and city benefits."

Louisiana receives FEMA funding for hurricane relief

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that Louisiana will receive $37,885,460.20 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for relief efforts related to Hurricanes Ida and Laura. The funds are allocated to assist with emergency protective measures in response to these natural disasters.

How many Hispanic or Latino students were enrolled in Grant Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year?

There were 28 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Grant Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

How many Asian students were enrolled in Catahoula Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year?

In Catahoula Parish's school district, 0.1% of students identified as Asian in the 2022-23 school year.

1 gas station in cities throughout Rapides Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 28

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 28

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Caldwell Parish in week ending Sept. 28?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Caldwell Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cassidy announces agenda for upcoming energy security summit in Baton Rouge

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced the agenda and speaker lineup for the "Louisiana Energy Security Summit: Unleashing American Abundance in a Changing Global Landscape," set to take place on October 16, 2024, in Baton Rouge. The event will be held at the Louisiana State Museum – Capitol Park Museum.

Cassidy highlights infrastructure investment benefits at rural community funding summit