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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

News from February 2025

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Kennedy announces FEMA grants totaling over $17 million for Louisiana disaster recovery

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

Senator John Kennedy has announced a significant allocation of federal funds aimed at supporting flood mitigation and emergency preparedness in Louisiana.

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Which former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 13?

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

These former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 13.

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Lafayette Reporter Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry during 2024?

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 9, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in the Lafayette Reporter publication area submitted 69 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 1

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 9, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Acadia Parish in week ending Feb. 1?

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 9, 2025

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

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Which former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 12?

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 9, 2025

These former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Acadia Parish in week ending Feb. 1

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 8, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 8, 2025

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 Lafayette Parish in week ending Feb. 1

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 7, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 1

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 7, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Acadia Parish in week ending Feb. 1?

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 6, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Kennedy and Schmitt propose Medicaid reform with new work requirements

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 6, 2025

Senators John Kennedy and Eric Schmitt have introduced the Jobs and Opportunities for Medicaid Act, which proposes work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients.

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Senator Kennedy supports DOGE's investigation into USAID spending

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 6, 2025

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana recently addressed the Senate, expressing support for the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) efforts to identify wasteful spending at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

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Senators push bill against bank discrimination for political purposes

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 6, 2025

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, has collaborated with Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota to reintroduce the Fair Access to Banking Act.

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Kennedy and Crapo reintroduce act aimed at easing suppressor regulations

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 6, 2025

Senators John Kennedy and Mike Crapo have reintroduced the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) to address regulatory challenges faced by gun owners seeking access to suppressors.

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Kennedy introduces bill targeting stricter penalties for fentanyl dealers

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 6, 2025

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) has introduced the Fairness in Fentanyl Sentencing Act of 2025, aiming to revise mandatory minimum sentencing laws for fentanyl possession.

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Senator Kennedy advocates for Medicaid work requirements in National Review op-ed

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 6, 2025

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has written an op-ed for National Review advocating for the introduction of work requirements to Medicaid.

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Kennedy warns UK against ceding Chagos Islands amid security concerns

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 6, 2025

Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana has expressed concern over the United Kingdom's plan to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

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Which former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 9?

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 6, 2025

These former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 9.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Acadia Parish in week ending Feb. 1?

By Lafayette Reporter | Feb 5, 2025

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