Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and 42 other Republican senators have introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at preventing the Biden administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from enforcing a rule that would require anyone selling firearms to register as federal firearm licensees. This move is seen as an effort to protect Second Amendment rights.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.
Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has launched a comprehensive debris pickup program in the wake of a recent storm that affected Lafayette Parish. The initiative includes a thorough collection schedule and specific guidelines for residents to follow.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) recently authored a column in LaPolitics’ Beltway Beat newsletter, calling on President Joe Biden to intensify efforts to help Louisiana combat the fentanyl crisis. In his piece, Kennedy also urged Congress to back his proposed Fairness in Fentanyl Sentencing Act, legislation aimed at reducing the quantity of fentanyl a dealer must possess before facing mandatory minimum sentences.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that $2,812,029 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants will be allocated for Louisiana disaster aid. The funding comes in response to the severe damage caused by Hurricane Ida in southeast Louisiana.
Lafayette Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture (PARC) has announced the availability of applications for tuition assistance for its upcoming summer camp programs at Comeaux, Robicheaux and Martin Luther King Recreation Centers. The initiative is designed to help families ensure their children can participate in enriching summer activities, regardless of financial limitations.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) has unanimously passed the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, a bipartisan bill proposed by Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.). The legislation aims to put an end to incorrect payments made to deceased individuals, potentially saving taxpayers millions of dollars.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking and Judiciary Committees, has partnered with Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) to introduce the No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act. This legislation aims to amend existing law to prevent federal employees and contractors convicted of sexual crimes from receiving federal government pensions.
In the wake of severe thunderstorms that swept through Louisiana, causing widespread damage throughout Acadiana, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is working in tandem with Acadiana's Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (Acadiana VOAD) to assess the extent of the destruction.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) has partnered with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) to introduce the Senate companion to H.R. 7423, a resolution aiming to name the U.S. Postal Service facility at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building."
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) have joined forces to introduce the Israel Security Assistance Support Act. This legislative proposal aims to condemn the Biden administration's decision to pause arms transfers to Israel and demand a reversal of this decision.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) recently appeared on Fox News and authored an op-ed discussing the impact of drug decriminalization policies in various cities and states. Kennedy emphasized the need for Congress to adopt more stringent drug policies, including his proposed Fairness in Fentanyl Sentencing Act.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.