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Lafayette Parish: Medicaid dependency reached 4.6% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.6% of income in Lafayette Parish, providing an average of $2,737 per capita to residents.

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

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Acadia Parish: Income Maintenance made up 4.5% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.5% of income in Acadia Parish, providing an average of $2,066 per capita to residents.

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

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Lafayette Parish: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.5% of income in 2022

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Lafayette Parish, providing an average of $1,445 per capita to residents.

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Lafayette police chief candidates advance to next interview stage

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 31, 2025

Lafayette, LA – The process to select a new police chief for Lafayette has moved forward with the announcement of candidates advancing to panel interviews.

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Failla Road bridge preparation leads to temporary road closure in Lafayette

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 30, 2025

Lafayette, LA – The 300 block of Failla Road at the bridge located approximately 0.46 miles southeast of Verot School Road will be closed on Monday, February 3, 2025, and Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

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Lafayette advances police chief search with panel announcement

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 29, 2025

The search for Lafayette's new Chief of Police has progressed with the approval of civil service exam scores, a crucial step in the selection process.

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Special council meetings rescheduled in Lafayette following winter storm

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 27, 2025

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Parish Council and the Lafayette City Council have rescheduled their regular meetings to special sessions due to last week's winter storm.

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Road closures in Lafayette rescheduled due to weather conditions

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 27, 2025

Lafayette, LA – Due to freezing temperatures and snow last week, the scheduled lane closures for Academy Road and Doucet Road have been postponed.

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Lafayette transit services to resume with free rides on January 25

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 24, 2025

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and the Lafayette Transit System (LTS) have announced that all transit services will resume normal operations on January 25, 2025, starting at 6:45 AM.

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Water distribution continues for Lafayette Parish residents

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 24, 2025

Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and the Lafayette Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) have announced the continuation of water distribution for residents in need across the Parish.

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Lafayette government seeks business input after cold weather impacts

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 23, 2025

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government is urging businesses to participate in an economic impact survey following a historic cold weather event that began on January 20, 2025.

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Lafayette updates: transit halted; trash service resumes; warming shelter open

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 23, 2025

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has issued updates regarding public services for Friday, January 24, 2025.

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Lafayette government advises caution as icy roads persist

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 23, 2025

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has issued a warning for residents to remain indoors due to ongoing hazardous road conditions.

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Lafayette OHSEP organizes water distribution amid infrastructure challenges

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 23, 2025

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP), in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), has organized the distribution of bottled water to...

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Trash collection resumes in Lafayette following weather disruption

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 23, 2025

Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and Acadiana Waste Services (AWS) have announced that AWS will restart curbside residential trash collection on Friday, January 24.

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Lafayette Parish continues water distribution efforts on January 24

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 23, 2025

Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and the Lafayette Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) have announced continued water distribution for residents of Lafayette Parish.

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Lafayette provides updates on public services amid severe weather

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 22, 2025

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has issued updates on public services amid severe weather conditions affecting the region.

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Lafayette adjusts schedules due to freezing temperatures; closures extended

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 22, 2025

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has announced changes to its operations and scheduled activities due to freezing temperatures affecting the area.

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Lafayette opens warming shelter amid freezing weather

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2025

Lafayette, LA – With ongoing blizzard conditions, the Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) have advised residents without sufficient heating to seek shelter at...

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Garbage collections halted in Lafayette due to severe weather

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2025

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and Acadiana Waste Services (AWS) have announced changes to garbage and recycling collections due to severe weather conditions.