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News from September 2023

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 30, 2023

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

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Senators Welcome Appointment of Lead Inspector General for Oversight of Aid to Ukraine

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 29, 2023

WASHINGTON – Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) today expressed their satisfaction with the appointment of a Lead Inspector General (IG) to provide focused oversight of America’s aid to Ukraine. The Senators have been leading the effort in Congress to install a Special IG in Ukraine who could ensure that taxpayer-funded aid is used efficiently and effectively in Ukraine's fight against Russia’s illegal invasion."America’s aid to Ukraine isn’t charity; it’s an important investment in our national security. I’m pleased that the Department of...

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Lafayette Parish’s districts student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 29, 2023

In Lafayette Parish districts, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Acadia Parish’s districts student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 28, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Acadia Parish districts' student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Sen. John Kennedy Introduces AGOA Extension Act to Counter China's Influence in Africa

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 28, 2023

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced the AGOA Extension Act of 2023, a bill that would extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through September 2045. The AGOA has been key in helping the United States work with sub-Saharan Africa to facilitate trade, reduce poverty, promote democracy and counter China’s growing influence in the region."The African Growth and Opportunity Act has been the cornerstone of economic ties between the United States and Africa. Over the next two decades, the AGOA will play a pivotal role in helping...

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Sen. John Kennedy Calls on Congress to Address High Inflation

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 28, 2023

WASHINGTON – In a passionate speech on the Senate floor, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) urged his colleagues in Congress to prioritize the issue of high inflation, which continues to burden families in Louisiana. He highlighted that Louisianians are facing an average increase of $798 in their monthly expenses due to inflation under President Joe Biden’s administration.Sen. Kennedy emphasized the importance of keeping focus on the cost of living in the country, stating, “My purpose in rising today, Mr. President, is to suggest that we should keep our eye on the ball. We...

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Senators Introduce CFPB Pay Fairness Act to Address Salary Disparities

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 27, 2023

WASHINGTON – In an effort to increase accountability at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) has joined Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) in introducing the CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2023. The bill aims to ensure that CFPB employees are paid according to the same standards that apply to other federal employees."The CFPB's funding scheme reveals much about what's wrong with big government. Our bill would do away with the CFPB's unfair pay advantage and begin to put the agency's staff on equal footing with other hardworking federal...

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Sen. John Kennedy Announces $24.4 Million in Grants for Louisiana Communities

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 26, 2023

MADISONVILLE, La. – In a recent announcement, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, revealed that Louisiana will receive over $24.4 million in grants from the Department of Defense's Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program. These funds will be allocated to improve the state's infrastructure and enhance its overall safety."Investing in Louisiana communities is good for Louisianians and our national security, and I'm happy to see that Plaquemines Parish and the City of Leesville will be able to put this $24.4 million to use to...

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Senate Unanimously Passes Sen. John Kennedy's 5G SALE Act to Expand Broadband Access to Rural Communities

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 26, 2023

WASHINGTON - In a unanimous decision, the Senate passed the 5G Spectrum Authority Licensing Enforcement (SALE) Act, introduced by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.). The act aims to expand 5G broadband access to rural communities by requiring the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to release previously auctioned spectrum."My 5G SALE Act provides Americans with access to broadband by giving the FCC the authority to finish transferring previously auctioned spectrum to companies that offer 5G coverage. The House should move quickly to send this bill to the president's...

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LSU Tigers Recognized by Senate for Historic College World Series Win

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 26, 2023

WASHINGTON - The Louisiana State University's (LSU) Fighting Tigers baseball team has been officially recognized by the Senate for their incredible victory in the 2023 College World Series National Championship. The resolution, introduced by Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.), acknowledges the team's hard-fought series against the Florida Gators, resulting in LSU's seventh national championship title.'Louisianians are proud of the LSU Tigers and Coach Jay Johnson for the team's historic season. Each of the players worked hard to deliver an...

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Republican Senators Demand Restoration of Traditional Dress Code on Senate Floor

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 26, 2023

WASHINGTON – In a joint effort, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) along with 44 other Republican senators have called on Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) to reinstate the longstanding business dress code for senators on the Senate floor."For more than 230 years, the United States Senate has served the American people with honor and dignity. As members of this esteemed body, we understand the seriousness our positions require," expressed Sen. Kennedy.The senators emphasized the significance of the Senate floor, stating, "The Senate is a...

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 23, 2023

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

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 16, 2023

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

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Lafayette Parish School District Education: 31,587 students were enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 14, 2023

For the 2021-22 school year, Lafayette Parish School District experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 184 more students being enrolled.

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Acadia Parish School District Education: 9,404 students were enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 13, 2023

There were 9,404 students enrolled in Acadia Parish School District schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Acadia Parish School District schools in 2021-22 school year?

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 10, 2023

In Acadia Parish School District schools, there were 15 Asian students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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There were 18 American Indian students enrolled in Acadia Parish School District schools in 2021-22 school year

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 9, 2023

In Acadia Parish School District 0.2% of students identified as American Indian in the 2021-22 school year.

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 9, 2023

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

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There were 21 Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students enrolled in Lafayette Parish School District schools in 2021-22 school year

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 8, 2023

In Lafayette Parish School District 0.1% of students identified as Hawaiian/Pacific Islander in the 2021-22 school year.

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Lafayette Parish School District Education: 82 American Indian students were enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 7, 2023

In Lafayette Parish School District schools, there were 82 American Indian students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.