BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, May 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * AFGSC unveils first tri-bomber/fighter formation * Published May 24, 2025 * Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs MIAMI BEACH, Fl -- Today, Air Force Global Strike Command unveiled the first-ever demonstration tri-bomber/fighter formation during the Hyundai Air and Sea Show over Miami Beach, Florida. Named "The Freedom Flyover", the formation featured a B-2 Spirit,   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 27 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA: Positive Action on Legal System Abuse Reforms May be Negated by Harmful Rate Regulation Bill in Louisiana "APCIA appreciates the efforts of Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple and the Louisiana Legislature in addressing the state's insurance crisis this legislative session. APCIA applauds the passage of critically needed legal system a  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Broad Coalition Condemns FERC's Approval of Dangerous CP2 LNG Export Facility Washington, DC -- Late last week, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gave the controversial Venture Global permission to proceed with construction of its CP2 LNG export facility, despite Former FERC Chairman Phillips raising concerns about the facility's emissions last year -- which are equivalent to more tha  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Announces $9.6 Million for Hurricane Ida Repairs, Fire Response WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $9,623,017.01 from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in reimbursement for permanent school repairs and fire suppression efforts following Hurricane Ida and recent wildfires. "When disaster strikes, whether it's a hurricane or  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Introduces Legislation to Modernize Credit Union Boards U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced the Credit Union Board Modernization Act to revise an antiquated federal law requiring credit union boards to meet every month. By reducing unnecessary board meetings, the bill alleviates regulatory burdens and enables credit unions to concentrate on their core mission of serving their m  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on May 28, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Commends President Trump's Latest Effort to Protect Children from Gender Mutilation WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement on the new Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) guidance   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans forced to initiate periodic power outages to customers Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans have started periodic power outages for its customers. The company is taking this action as directed by its reliability coordinator, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, as a last resort and in order to prevent a more extensive, prolonged power  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas hosts full-scale storm drill ahead of 2025 hurricane season THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Entergy Texas recently conducted its annual emergency storm drill to test storm response strategies, communication protocols and logistical coordination ahead of the 2025 hurricane season. The drill took on added significance as severe weather moved through the region the same day - impacting s  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * FERC re-authorizes CP2 LNG Project WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) quietly re-authorized the Calcasieu Pass 2 (CP2) liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal and associated CP Express pipeline in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The decision re-authorizes one of the largest proposed fossil fuel export projects in the na  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy announces $9.6 million in Hurricane Ida, wildfire aid for Louisiana MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $9,623,017 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for the Jefferson Parish Public School System, the Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Cassidy Congratulates Fellow LSU Tiger John Foster on American Idol Run U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), for his monthly Local Spotlight, congratulated Louisiana native and LSU freshman John Foster on finishing strong in the American Idol finale. Each month, Cassidy highlights a local story that truly reflects Louisiana values of humility, respect, and resiliency. Read his   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 27 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Louisiana Veteran Replaced Hurricane-Damaged Roof with Help of Funds from $1M FHLB Dallas Program Veteran Lloyd Wallis, seen here with his wife, June, received a $23,845 FHLB Dallas HAVEN grant through Synergy Bank to replace the roof on his Houma, Louisiana, home. HOUMA, LOUISIANA, May 27, 2025--It's been almost four years since Hurrica  more

NEW YORK, May 30 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: * * * Mahmoud Khalil Demands Info on Trump Administration Collusion with Anti-Palestinian Doxxing Groups Pro-Israel propaganda network targeted Khalil before ICE arrested and detained him for constitutionally protected speech Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil today submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking records of the Trump administration's communications with the anti-Palestinian orga  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Multimillion-Dollar Medicare Fraud Conspiracy A Missouri man pleaded guilty today to orchestrating a scheme to defraud Medicare by unlawfully billing millions of dollars in claims for cancer genetic testing and cardiovascular genetic testing. According to court documents, Jamie P. McNamara, 49, of Kansas City, operated several laboratories in Louisiana and Texas, which  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, May 21 -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Baton Rouge physician recognized for patient care BATON ROUGE, Louisiana - Stacy Jones-Pedescleaux, MD, a family medicine physician at Ochsner Health Center - Prairieville, is a winner of UnitedHealthcare's 2025 United Hero Award for Outstanding Patient Experience. This national recognition celebrates healthcare providers who consistently deliver highly rated patient experiences while excel  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Order for required power outages ends for Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans NEW ORLEANS - Entergy's reliability coordinator, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, has canceled its directive requiring power outages for some Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans customers. Power has been restored to nearly all those affected by these outages. The forced outages were directe  more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy Carter Statement on Passing of Former Congressman Charlie Rangel WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement: "From the battlefields of Korea to the halls of Congress, Charlie never stopped fighting -- for justice, for fairness, for the people of Harlem, and for the heart of this nation. He was a giant, a trailblazer, a lion whose voice   more

WASHINGTON, May 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * SCOTUS Rules Against Vulnerable Communities in Favor of Corporate Polluters in Utah Railroad Case Washington, DC \- Today, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned a D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision to require further analysis before permitting a railroad line in Utah that would carry billions of gallons of oil because the Surface Transportation Board failed to analyze and dis  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on May 29, 2025: * * * Senate HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Education, Labor Nominees WASHINGTON - On Thursday, June 5, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on four Trump administration nominees at the Department of Education, the Department of Labor, and the Occupational Safety and Health   more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The largest nonprofit law firm in southeast Louisiana has provided a detailed assessment of federal disaster response efforts, commending significant improvements by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) while also offering key recommendations for further enhancements. In a letter to FEMA, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) highlighted positive strides in timeliness and efficiency, particularly in the wake of lessons learned from catastrophic events like Hur  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: One Big Beautiful Bill Achieves the Largest Amount of Savings in the History of Planet Earth WASHINGTON -- This afternoon, Speaker Johnson joined Fox News's America Reports to discuss Senate consideration of the One Big Beautiful Bill, dispel the CBO's inaccurate estimates, and outline the House's efforts to codify savings found by the Department of Government Efficiency. Watch th  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: One Big Beautiful Bill Achieves the Largest Amount of Savings in the History of Planet Earth For Immediate Release May 29, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON -- This afternoon, Speaker Johnson joined Fox News's America Reports to discuss Senate consideration of the One Big Beautiful Bill, dispel the CBO's inaccurate estimates, and outline the House's effor  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Appoints Craig McCain to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA's Farm Service Agency in Louisiana WASHINGTON, May 28, 2025-- The Trump Administration recently appointed Craig McCain as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Louisiana. McCain joined the Louisiana FSA team on May 5, 2025. "When America's farmi  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Chemical Safety Board Issues Final Report on Toxic Hydrogen Fluoride Incidents at the Honeywell Facility in Geismar, Louisiana Washington D.C. May 27, 2025 - The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) today released its final report addressing three serious chemical incidents involving toxic hydrogen fluoride (HF) at the Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologie  more

WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 24-01566-100) entitled "Deficiencies in Trainee Onboarding, Physician Oversight, and a Root Cause Analysis at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana." Here are excerpts: * * * The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection to assess an allegation that a physician (subject physician), who was not privileged at the Overton Brooks VA Medical C  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Washington Post: Scalise Leads Outside the Glare of the House Speakership Last week, Washington Post 's Paul Kane profiled House Majority Leader Steve Scalise's (R-La.) critical leadership in the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and examined his role as the most tenured member of Congressional leadership. To see highlights of the piece, see below. To read the full article  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Washington Post: Scalise Leads Outside the Glare of the House Speakership WASHINGTON, D.C. --Last week, Washington Post 's Paul Kane profiled House Majority Leader Steve Scalise's (R-La.) critical leadership in the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and examined his role as the most tenured member of Congressional leadership. To see highlights of the piece, see below. To read the full artic  more