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News from June 2024

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Kennedy criticizes impact of inflation on Louisianians

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

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.

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Kennedy and Hagerty introduce bill targeting CFPB's fiscal accountability

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

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.

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Kennedy opposes bill affecting supreme court's independence

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

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.

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Kennedy announces $5.9 million in hurricane aid for south Louisiana

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

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.

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Lafayette Parish continues post-storm cleanup efforts

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

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.

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

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

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.

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Kennedy introduces resolution opposing new Title IX changes

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

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.

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

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

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.

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W. Congress Street Bridge closed for repairs starting June 13

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) announced the upcoming closure of the W. Congress Street Bridge, located in the 4800 block of W. Congress Street approximately 0.2 miles west of Rue du Belier, for repairs. The bridge will be closed to all traffic starting June 13, 2024.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Acadia Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 8

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 11, 2024

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

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Mouton Park construction paused for comprehensive reevaluation

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 11, 2024

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has paused the construction project in Mouton Park for further evaluation. The project, which began on Monday, June 3, 2024, was halted on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, to allow for a comprehensive reevaluation.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lafayette Parish in week ending June 8?

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 11, 2024

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

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W. Congress Street Bridge closed for repairs beginning June 12

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 10, 2024

Lafayette, LA—The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has announced the closure of the W. Congress Street Bridge for repairs starting June 12, 2024. The bridge is located in the 4800 block of W. Congress Street, approximately 0.2 miles west of Rue du Belier.

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Kennedy announces $1.3 million in Hurricane Ida aid for university

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 10, 2024

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,265,307 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 8

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 10, 2024

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

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Lafayette Parish in week ending June 8

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 9, 2024

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

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 8, 2024

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

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Acadia Parish in week ending June 1

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Acadia Parish in week ending June 1?

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kennedy joins Capito in bid to block Biden's Clean Power Plan 2.0

By Lafayette Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and 42 other colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval to block the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from enforcing its plan to regulate emissions from power plants that run on coal and natural gas.