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Lafayette Parish: Medicaid dependency reached 4.6% in 2022

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.6% of income in Lafayette Parish, providing an average of $2,737 per capita to residents.

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Kennedy and Cassidy introduce resolution to honor Senator J. Bennett Johnston

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 1, 2025

Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy have put forward a resolution to commemorate the life and service of the late Senator J. Bennett Johnston.

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Senators introduce bill to curb federal court universal injunctions

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

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.

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

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

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Kennedy praises deregulation efforts for Louisiana's energy industry

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has expressed his approval for recent deregulation efforts impacting the energy industry in his op-ed for The Advocate.

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Louisiana to receive $8.6 million in FEMA disaster aid for hurricane recovery

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

Senator John Kennedy has announced new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants totaling $8,588,163 to aid in disaster recovery efforts for communities in southern Louisiana affected by Hurricanes Laura and Ida.

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Kennedy supports debarment of EcoHealth Alliance over Wuhan research

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

Senator John Kennedy has applauded the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its decision to debar and withdraw funding from EcoHealth Alliance and its president, Dr. Peter Daszak.

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Senate advances bill to aid rural small businesses through enhanced federal agency coordination

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

Senators John Kennedy of Louisiana and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire have reintroduced the Coordinated Support for Rural Small Businesses Act.

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Kennedy introduces bill preventing U.S. funds aiding hostile nations

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

Senator John Kennedy has introduced the No Dollars for Dictators Act of 2025.

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Kennedy urges Canada to drop tariffs amid potential trade conflict

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

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

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana issued a statement regarding the death of former U.S. Senator J. Bennett Johnston.

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Jaden Shelvin, former St. Thomas More Catholic High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Tuesday, March 25 in Division II NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

The game took place in Ford Center.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 15

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

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

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Kennedy reintroduces bill supporting Louisiana farmers facing crop loss

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

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

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

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

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

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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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Lafayette Parish in week ending Mar. 15?

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senators praise Trump for supporting energy production in Louisiana

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

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Senators push for equal disclosure rules for foreign company executives

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

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Acadia Parish Education: 9,049 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

Acadia Parish schools enrolled 9,049 students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.