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Congresswoman Julia Letlow shares her views on several notable topics through Twitter posts on April 3 and 4, 2025.

Senators introduce SOS Act to aid seafood industry by exempting H-2B visa caps

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Lisa Murkowski, and several colleagues have put forth the Save Our Seafood (SOS) Act, aiming to support the seafood industry by exempting fish processors from the current restrictions on H-2B visas.

Cassidy urges Congress to address national debt prior to budget resolution vote

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy recently addressed the Senate floor, highlighting the critical need for Congress to tackle the national debt as part of preserving what he refers to as the "American Dream."

Grant Parish Education: 2,721 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

There were 1.8% less students enrolled in Grant Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year.

Senator Cassidy proposes legislation to combat illicit trade in free trade zones

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has introduced legislation aimed at combating illicit international trade within foreign free trade zones.

Senator Cassidy reintroduces DELETE Act for online data protection

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has reintroduced the DELETE Act to enhance the protection of Americans' online privacy.

Julia Letlow emphasizes the importance of rural support and honors military service

Congresswoman Julia Letlow shared updates about legislative priorities, honoring military service, and extending an art competition deadline in a series of tweets on April 1st and April 3rd.

Sabine Parish: Medicaid dependency reached 7.9% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.9% of income in Sabine Parish, providing an average of $3,727 per capita to residents.

Louisiana to receive $32.4 million for hurricane recovery

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 2, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy shared news that Louisiana will be receiving a substantial fund of $32,386,792.98 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to aid recovery efforts for Hurricanes Ida and Laura.

Cassidy backs Trump executive order on fentanyl and human trafficking

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 2, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy made a public statement regarding his intention to vote against a Democrat-led resolution that seeks to revoke an executive order by former President Donald Trump.

3,467 students enrolled in Concordia Parish schools in 2023-24 school year

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 2, 2025

Concordia Parish schools enrolled 3,467 students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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.

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