Louisiana

Cassidy, Louisiana Delegation Call for Support of Disaster Declaration Following Winter Storm Fern

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), alongside all members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation, expressed support for Governor Jeff Landry’s request for an expedited federal Major Disaster declaration following Winter Storm Fern, which impacted Louisiana from January 23–27, 2026, causing widespread power outages, road closures, and water system disruptions across northern Louisiana. READ MORE ...

Kennedy, Louisiana colleagues urge Trump administration to approve major disaster declaration

Washington (February 10, 2026) – Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today joined all other members of Louisiana’s congressional...

State Treasurer Fleming Delivers Largest Check in UCP History

State Treasurer Fleming was pleased to personally deliver an unclaimed property check to Shreveport native James Willett for $320,706.21 and another check for $79,982.26 for a trust on behalf of his son. READ MORE by clicking on the photo ...

Cassidy Secures Over $1.3 Billion for Louisiana in Funding Package Headed to President Trump’s Desk

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) secured $1,323,770.00 for Louisiana in the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, Defense, Financial Services and General Government ... READ MORE ...

Cassidy, Kennedy, Republican Colleagues Call for End to Biden-Era Flood Insurance Premiums

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) led the charge with U.S. Senators John Kennedy (R-LA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Jim Justice (R-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and John Cornyn (R-TX) to call on the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to terminate the Biden-era Risk Rating 2.0 policy ...

Higgins Announces Additional $326M for South Louisiana Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced the approval of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for over 40 projects in Louisiana’s 3rd District, totaling $326,131,765.68. READ MORE ...

Kennedy delivers another $122 million for Louisiana special projects in spending package

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured approximately $122 million for Louisiana special projects in a package of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 spending bills now on its way to President Donald Trump’s desk. READ MORE by clicking on the photo ...

Cassidy Highlights Lilly Harvey for Turning Tragedy into Hope in Fight Against Fentanyl

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), for his monthly Local Spotlight, highlighted Lilly Harvey of Jonesville, Louisiana who founded the nonprofit “Millie Mattered” after losing her daughter to a fentanyl overdose. READ MORE ...

Cassidy Announces $480 Million for Louisiana Disaster Recovery and Emergency Preparedness

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive a combined $479,804,731.90 from U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support recovery and emergency preparedness following Hurricanes Ida, Laura, Zeta, Francine, and Isaac, as well as response efforts related to Seawater Intrusion and Severe Storms and Flooding. READ MORE ...

Cassidy Votes to Keep Government Open, Secures Over $1.3 Billion for Louisiana

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) voted to keep the government open and announced he secured $1,323,770.00 for Louisiana in the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, Defense, Financial Services and General Government, and National Security and Department of State appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026. READ MORE ...
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