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Lafayette Reporter

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

News from April 2025

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Kennedy announces $4.3 million FEMA aid for hurricane recovery in Louisiana

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 22, 2025

Senator John Kennedy, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today that $4,287,667 in FEMA grants will be provided for disaster aid to regions in Louisiana affected by Hurricanes Laura and Ida.

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Senator Kennedy argues for state control of education policy in Newsweek op-ed

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 22, 2025

Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana has contributed an op-ed to Newsweek, focusing on the state of K-12 education in America.

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

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

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Senator Kennedy announces new FEMA aid for Hurricane-affected Louisiana communities

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

Senator John Kennedy has announced a new allocation of funds aimed at assisting the recovery efforts in south Louisiana following the damages caused by Hurricanes Laura and Ida.

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Kennedy announces $8 million FEMA grant for Hurricane recovery in Louisiana

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana announced an allocation of $8.1 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aimed at addressing disaster recovery efforts in southern Louisiana.

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Acadia Parish: Residents received $233.49 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9% of income in Acadia Parish, providing an average of $4,115 per capita to residents.

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 12, 2025

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

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FEMA grants $5.7 million for generators in three Louisiana parishes

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has announced the allocation of nearly $5.7 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aimed at enhancing emergency preparedness.

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Senators renew effort to curb animal fighting with reintroduced bipartisan bill

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 10, 2025

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Sen. Kennedy reveals $27.6 million FEMA aid for Louisiana communities

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 10, 2025

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Senator John Kennedy calls for end to federal funding of public broadcasting

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Senator John Kennedy delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate in which he opposed federal funding for public media programming, both in Louisiana and nationwide.

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Kennedy questions NYC schools on alleged antisemitic publication

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Senator John Kennedy has raised questions about the New York City public school system's publication of an allegedly antisemitic newsletter.

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Kennedy announces FEMA funds for generator acquisition in Red River Parish

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Senator John Kennedy has announced more than $1 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants to fund the purchase and installation of generators in Red River Parish, Louisiana.

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Kennedy reintroduces bill to combat child exploitation online

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has reintroduced the Targeting Child Predators Act, aiming to combat the online exploitation of children.

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

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, 126 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Lafayette Reporter publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

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

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2023-24 School Year: How many students were enrolled in Lafayette Parish schools

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

There were 1.5% more students enrolled in Lafayette Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year.

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Kennedy criticizes Putin's approach to Ukraine peace negotiations

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana expressed concerns over Russian President Vladimir Putin's approach to the peace negotiations with Ukraine.

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Senator Kennedy calls on Canada for zero tariffs in Senate address

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana addressed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the Senate floor, advocating for the removal of all Canadian tariffs on American goods.

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Kennedy announces $1.3 million in aid for Hurricane Ida recovery in Louisiana

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has made public the allocation of $1,265,547 in FEMA grants dedicated to disaster aid for the state of Louisiana.