Lafayette Parish: Medicaid dependency reached 4.6% in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.6% of income in Lafayette Parish, providing an average of $2,737 per capita to residents.
Kennedy and Cassidy introduce resolution to honor Senator J. Bennett Johnston
Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy have put forward a resolution to commemorate the life and service of the late Senator J. Bennett Johnston.
Senators introduce bill to curb federal court universal injunctions
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has announced his support for the Judicial Relief Clarification Act, introduced with Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and other colleagues.
- Kennedy praises deregulation efforts for Louisiana's energy industry
- Louisiana to receive $8.6 million in FEMA disaster aid for hurricane recovery
- Kennedy supports debarment of EcoHealth Alliance over Wuhan research
- Senate advances bill to aid rural small businesses through enhanced federal agency coordination
- Kennedy introduces bill preventing U.S. funds aiding hostile nations
Kennedy urges Canada to drop tariffs amid potential trade conflict
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has suggested that Canada should eliminate its tariffs on U.S. goods to prevent a potential trade conflict.
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Kennedy pays tribute to late Sen. J. Bennett Johnston
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana issued a statement regarding the death of former U.S. Senator J. Bennett Johnston.
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Kennedy reintroduces bill supporting Louisiana farmers facing crop loss
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has reintroduced the Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act.
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Bipartisan bill seeks full benefits for injured veterans with under 20 years service
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has collaborated with Senators Mike Crapo, Richard Blumenthal, and others to reintroduce the Major Richard Star Act.
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Senator Kennedy pushes for equal accountability for foreign and US executives
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has voiced his support for the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act, emphasizing the need for Congress to ensure foreign executives adhere to the same insider trading standards as their American counterparts.
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Acadia Parish Education: 9,049 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year
Acadia Parish schools enrolled 9,049 students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lafayette Parish in week ending Mar. 15?
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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4 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Manufacturing industry across Lafayette Reporter publication area in 2024
An employer classified under the Manufacturing industry based in the Lafayette Reporter publication area submitted four H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Acadia Parish: Income Maintenance made up 4.5% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.5% of income in Acadia Parish, providing an average of $2,066 per capita to residents.
