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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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Kennedy announces $4.3 million in disaster aid for Concordia Parish

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,281,920 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.

Kennedy introduces bill to protect consumer choice in health care coverage

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the Patients Choice Act of 2024 to prevent the Biden administration from restricting short-term, limited duration insurance plans (STLDI) for consumers.

Cassidy, Tillis Lead Effort to Stop Sanctuary Cities, Deport Criminal Illegal Aliens, and Provide Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Policies

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Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced two bills to stop sanctuary cities and keep our communities safe from the failed policies of liberal politicians that have allowed violent criminal illegal immigrants to continue committing crimes.

Senator Blake Miguez Announces Committee Assignments, Pledges to Fight for District 22

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Louisiana State Senator Blake Miguez (District 22) proudly announces his committee assignments for the 2024 legislative sessions.

Landry Announces New Appointments to Boards and Commissions

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Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the State Mineral and Energy Board, the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry, the St. Tammany Parish Board of Election Supervisors, Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans, and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

Landry Delivers Remarks at First Regular Session

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Governor Jeff Landry delivered remarks during the first regular session.

Senate Bill 205 Filed by Miguez and LAE

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Louisiana Association of Educators (LAE) and Senator Blake Miguez have filed Senate Bill 205 (SB 205) which calls for teachers to receive additional pay for additional duties assigned outside of their normal scope of duties.

Cassidy Calls on Congress to Take Action to Address the Flood Insurance Crisis

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Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor calling on Congress to take action to address the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Cassidy Announces $78.1 Million for LA Transportation

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United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant Louisiana a total of $78,147,718.00 from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for transportation infrastructure and safety improvements.

Cassidy Releases Statement on Biden’s Proposed Budget

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United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued the following statement after President Biden released his proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget Monday.
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