Louisiana

Cassidy Announces $3.3 Million for Louisiana Infrastructure, Workforce from his Infrastructure Law

United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $3,335,000.00 from the Delta Regional Authority in States’ Economic Development Assistance Program funding.

Higgins Reintroduces Legislation to Combat Fentanyl, Drug Cartels

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) is reintroducing the Homeland Security Fentanyl Enforcement Act of 2023, which would authorize Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the investigative unit of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with full Title 21 authority for five years, subject to reauthorization.

DOTD Reminds Drivers to Never Stop on Railroad Tracks

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development urges drivers to remember to never stop on the railroad tracks as we wrap up Rail Safety Week 2023.

DOTD Encourages Candidates to be Mindful with Campaign Signs

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development would like to advise candidates, as they conduct their campaigns for public office, to please keep the following in mind:

Senate Blocks Kennedy’s Bill to Extend National Flood Insurance Program through 2024

Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) today attempted to pass his National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Extension Act of 2023 to extend the NFIP for one year, until September 30, 2024.

By Avery’s Mother

This school year 2023-2024 would be the year for Avery to graduate alongside her peers.

Entergy Outage Map

Some customers of Entergy have reported power outages since the evening of Thursday, September 7, 2023.

Senate Bipartisan Bill to Help Small Businesses Secure Capital, Create Jobs in Rural America

Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) today applauded the Senate’s passage of the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act, which Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) co-led and a bipartisan group of senators cosponsored.

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Funding Program

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) is preparing to administer the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure throughout the state, made possible through the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) signed into law by President Joe Biden in November 2021.

Open Flames and Tailgating Safely

The Office of the Governor issued a Tailgate Fire Safety Guidance Wednesday regarding Tailgating Safely- No Open Flames.
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