Louisiana

LA DOTD Announces Bid Results for Statewide Projects

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced today that 19 projects around the state received bids in August.

Cassidy Announces $4.7 Million for Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District from His Infrastructure Law

United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District $4,732,022 to improve port safety from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

Homegrown Facebook group keeps deaf community informed during disasters

So many of the warning signs of severe weather are audible, making tornados and hurricanes a dangerous time for deaf people. 

Cassidy, Louisiana Delegation Urge Biden to Approve Major Disaster Declaration in Response to Hurricane Francine

United States Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA), U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04), U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA-01) ...

Kennedy, Landry, state officials give update on Hurricane Francine aftermath: Louisiana will “get the money that we need”

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today joined a press conference about Hurricane Francine recovery with Governor Jeff Landry, law enforcement and federal and state agency officials.

OPINION: Potential Cuts for LDH Could be Devastating for Residents

Due to budget deficits for 2025/2026, potential cuts and/or elimination of certain programs for the elderly and those with disabilities through the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) were discussed.

Higgins, Delegation Urge Biden to Approve Emergency Declaration Ahead of Francine

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and the entire Louisiana congressional delegation delivered a letter to President Biden today urging him to approve Louisiana’s request for a federal emergency declaration ahead of Tropical Storm Francine.

Kennedy urges Pres. Biden to approve Louisiana emergency declaration ahead of Francine’s landfall

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today joined Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) ...

What You Need to Know About the Annual Notice of Change for Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans

If you’re on a Part D Drug or Medicare Advantage Plan, you’re probably familiar with the fact that these plans can change from year to year.

Cassidy Urges President Biden to Approve Emergency Declaration for Soon-To-Be Hurricane Francine

United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) urged President Joe Biden to grant a federal emergency declaration for Louisiana ahead of soon-to-be Hurricane Francine’s anticipated landfall as a Category 1 or 2 hurricane.
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