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News, press releases, press conferences, and opinions from the United States Louisiana Senators and Representative District 3, Louisiana Governor, Louisiana State Senators representing Districts 22 and 23, and Louisiana State Representatives representing Districts 43 and 49.

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Higgins and House Republicans Introduce Conservative Legislation Funding Government and Preventing Illegals From Voting

September 8, 2024 7:02 pm

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced the final language for a funding bill that will extend Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) government funding through Friday, March 28, 2025, paired with the House-passed SAVE Act, which prevents illegals from voting.

United States

Cassidy Announces $24.8 Million for Louisiana Airports from His Infrastructure Law

September 7, 2024 9:31 am

United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will grant Louisiana $24,765,278.00 to improve local airports from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

United States

Kennedy issues statement on the passing of Sybil Morial

September 5, 2024 1:39 pm

MADISONVILLE, LA (September 5, 2024) – Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) today released the following statement on the passing of Sybil Morial, the first African-American...

Louisiana

Governor Landry Signs Executive Order Preventing the Use of Critical Race Theory in Public Schools

September 4, 2024 6:38 pm

Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order preventing the use of critical race theory in Louisiana’s K-12 public education system.

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Louisiana

Governor Landry Announces Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections

September 4, 2024 6:36 pm

Governor Jeff Landry announced that Gary Westcott will serve as the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DOC).

Louisiana

Governor Landry Announces New Appointment to the LSU Board of Supervisors

September 4, 2024 6:32 pm

Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of Blaise Zuschlag to the LSU Board of Supervisors.

United States

Youngsville to Receive $3 Million for Road Safety from Cassidy’s Infrastructure Law

September 1, 2024 9:04 am

United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant Louisiana a total of $24,427,862.00 from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for road safety infrastructure projects.

United States

We Owe Our Veterans The Best Care We Can Deliver

August 30, 2024 5:27 pm

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, penned an op-ed in the American Press highlighting federal resources that support American veterans’ physical and mental health.

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Kennedy, Cassidy announces $14.8 million in aid for Lake Lery flood mitigation project

August 29, 2024 7:54 am

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Bill Cassidy announced a $14,844,923 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana flood risk reduction aid.

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Kennedy in the Ouachita Citizen: Failed Biden-Harris border policies leave Louisiana less safe

August 29, 2024 7:50 am

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) today penned this op-ed in the Ouachita Citizen arguing that the failed border policies of the Biden-Harris administration have left Louisianians less safe.

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