Lafayette Reporter

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Discrimination Relief Act of 2024 today. The bill aims to empower current and former FDIC employees who experienced discrimination or sexual harassment to seek legal recourse.

Mayor-President Boulet announces new LEDA board appointments

Mayor-President Boulet announces LEDA board appointments

Kennedy highlights disconnect between Washington and everyday Americans

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) addressed the Senate floor, emphasizing the disconnect between Washington, D.C., and the broader American public, particularly Louisianians.

Kennedy announces $2.4 million in Hurricane Ida aid for Xavier University

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $2,447,371 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lafayette Parish in week ending June 15

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lafayette Parish in week ending June 15?

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 16, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the Lafayette Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Acadia Parish in week ending June 8?

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

Kennedy criticizes impact of inflation on Louisianians

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) addressed the Senate floor to discuss the impact of persistent inflation on Louisianians, emphasizing how it has eroded personal savings and increased credit card debt. According to Kennedy, inflation has cost the average Louisiana family $22,166 since President Biden assumed office.

Kennedy and Hagerty introduce bill targeting CFPB's fiscal accountability

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking and Appropriation Committees, has joined Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) in introducing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Accountability Act, aimed at increasing fiscal accountability for the CFPB.

Kennedy opposes bill affecting supreme court's independence

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) recently opposed the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023, a Democrat-sponsored bill that he claims would compromise the independence of the Supreme Court and disrupt the constitutionally mandated balance of powers.

Kennedy announces $5.9 million in hurricane aid for south Louisiana

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,940,149 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

Lafayette Parish continues post-storm cleanup efforts

Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) continues to address the extensive debris left in the wake of recent May storms, having completed over 80% of the 6,400+ requests received from citizens.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Acadia Parish in week ending June 8

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

Kennedy introduces resolution opposing new Title IX changes

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) introduced a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to prevent the Biden administration’s Department of Education from implementing its Omnibus Title IX Rule on August 1, 2024.

Senator Kennedy defends pro-life stance amid Democrat push for expanded abortion access

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights, defended pro-life states during a hearing held by Democrats advocating for expanded abortion access.

W. Congress Street Bridge closed for repairs starting June 13