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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Lafayette Parish in week ending Nov. 11?

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 15, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Sen. John Kennedy Announces $7.1 Million in Hurricane Aid for McNeese University, Lafourche Parish

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 15, 2023

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $7,110,058 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid. The funds will help with the recovery efforts following Hurricanes Laura and Ida.In a statement, Kennedy expressed gratitude for the financial assistance, stating, "South Louisiana is still recovering from Hurricanes Laura and Ida. I'm thankful for this $7.1 million, which will help cover repair costs at McNeese University and in Lafourche Parish."The FEMA aid will be allocated as follows:...

Kennedy Advocates for School Choice Expansion in Louisiana: "Take Children out of Failing Schools"

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 15, 2023

Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana delivered a passionate speech on the Senate floor today, emphasizing the importance of school choice as a means to improve educational outcomes for students and families in his state. He highlighted the alarming statistics regarding the academic performance of Louisiana students and the urgent need for change.Kennedy started by expressing his concern over the low reading proficiency levels among students in Louisiana, stating, "I regret to say, Mr. President, that roughly half of my students in Louisiana, in grades K through three, are...

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Acadia Parish in week ending Nov. 11

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 14, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Kennedy, Warnock issue bipartisan report highlighting need for Affordable Insulin Now Act

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 14, 2023

Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) have jointly released a bipartisan report titled "Insulin Deserts: The Urgency of Lowering the Cost of Insulin for Everyone." The report sheds light on the disparities in access to insulin across the United States and emphasizes the need to make this life-saving medicine more affordable for Americans with diabetes.The senators introduced the Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023 earlier this year, aiming to set a cap on the price of insulin for all patients, including the uninsured, at $35 for a 30-day supply. Senator...

1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending Nov. 11

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 13, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Senators Call for UN Sanctions on Hamas as a Terrorist Organization

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 13, 2023

Senators John Kennedy, James Lankford, and Jacklyn Rosen have written a letter urging U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, to bring a resolution to the UN Security Council to recognize and impose sanctions on Hamas as a terrorist organization. In the letter, the senators highlight the similarities between Hamas and other UN-sanctioned terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda and ISIS.The senators emphasize the impact of Hamas' actions not only on Israelis but also on American citizens, with at least 32 Americans killed and many more held captive as a...

Republican Senators Call on Biden Administration to Withdraw Basel III Endgame Proposal

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 13, 2023

Senators John Kennedy and Tim Scott, along with their Republican colleagues on the Senate Banking Committee, are urging the Biden administration to withdraw the Basel III Endgame proposal. They express serious concerns that the proposal, if implemented, would restrict billions of dollars in capital and result in costlier and more limited access to credit for millions of Americans. The senators argue that this would have severe adverse impacts on the entire U.S. economy, affecting American consumers and small businesses.According to the senators, the Federal Reserve, FDIC,...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Lafayette Parish in week ending Nov. 11?

Sen. John Kennedy Announces $7.1 Million in Hurricane Aid for McNeese University, Lafourche Parish

Kennedy Advocates for School Choice Expansion in Louisiana: "Take Children out of Failing Schools"

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Acadia Parish in week ending Nov. 11

Kennedy, Warnock issue bipartisan report highlighting need for Affordable Insulin Now Act

1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending Nov. 11

Senators Call for UN Sanctions on Hamas as a Terrorist Organization

Republican Senators Call on Biden Administration to Withdraw Basel III Endgame Proposal

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Acadia Parish in week ending Nov. 11?

Foster High School standout Chancellor White’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, November 11

On Saturday, November 11, former Catholic High School standout Kentrell Garnett’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

Hamilton Christian Academy standout Michael Thomas’ college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, November 11

On Saturday, November 11, Southern Guilford High School standout Giovanni Nannucci competed in NCAA D1 game

On Saturday, November 11, Jeffersontown High School Magnet Career Academy standout Blake Butler competed in NCAA D1 game

On Saturday, November 11, Tupelo High School standout London Fields competed in NCAA D1 game

St. Thomas More High School standout Christian Landry’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, November 11

On Saturday, November 11, Zachary High School standout Brandon Hardy competed in NCAA D1 game

Joe Charles, former Carencro High School standout, played on Saturday, November 11 in NCAA D1 game

Vinny Sigona, former Prestonwood Christian Academy standout, played on Saturday, November 11 in NCAA D1 game

Isaiah Crawford, former Archbishop Shaw High School standout, played on Saturday, November 11 in NCAA D1 game

Employers in Lafayette Reporter publication area filed 126 H-1B petitions throughout 2024

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