WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Advancing credit union advocacy through consistent engagement * Face-to-face engagement is critical to credit union advocacy, and America's Credit Unions, leagues, and credit unions are all doing their part to secure the credit union tax status and other advocacy priorities in recent meetings with members of Congress. America's Credit Unions leaders met with Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J. a  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release: * * * American Fintech Council (AFC) Applauds State of Louisiana for Enactment of Earned Wage Access Services Act House Bill 368 establishes responsible standards for Earned Wage Access, empowering Louisiana workers with secure and flexible financial tools AFC commends Rep. St. Blanc for championing consu  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Announces $3.7 Million for Airport Upgrades Across Louisiana from His Infrastructure Law * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding Louisiana a total of $3,657,455.00 in funding from his Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) for critical airport improvements in Tallulah, Slidell, Lake Charles, Farmerville, S  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy School Choice Legislation Heads to President Trump's Desk as Part of One, Big, Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today released a statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Trump's One, Big, Beautiful Bill that included Cassidy's Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA). The bill is now headed to President Trump's desk to be signe  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Stands with President Trump, Passes One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today released the following statement after voting to pass President Trump's One, Big, Beautiful Bill. "President Trump and I want to preserve the American Dream for working and middle America," said Dr. Cassidy. "We keep taxes low, cut taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Secu  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Intros Bipartisan Bill to Protect VA Facilities from Flooding, Safeguard Veterans' Access to Health Care * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the VA Flood Preparedness Act, a bipartisan bill that will strengthen the protection of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities against flooding and  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Statement on the Return of the "Big Ugly Bill" to the U.S. House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: "The GOP Senate is celebrating like they just won the Super Bowl --but what they've really done is take a bad bill and make it even worse. "Let me break it down in plain language. "This so-cal  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Statement, "Medicaid Is Not a Line Item--It's a Lifeline" * NEW ORLEANS, LA - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: "Let's be clear: what's being proposed in Washington isn't just a budget cut. It's a life cut. "Across Louisiana--from our biggest hospitals to our smallest rural clinics--healthcare leaders are sounding the alarm. Not be  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Votes NO on the "Big Ugly Bill" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after voting NO on H.R. 1, Trump's "Big Ugly Bill:" "Let me be clear: this bill is not just ugly--it's catastrophic and down right cruel. Now that Republican majorities in both chambers have passed this legislation, the devastating consequences for   more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fields Expresses Disdain in the Passage of President Trump's Budget Bill * Washington, DC - Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, President Trump's so called "One Big Beautiful Bill", by a margin of 218 to 214. Congressman Fields (LA-06) joined every House Democrat in voting against the largest cut to healthcare and food assistance in American history. This legislation will  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Troy Carter Introduces National Men's Health Month Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Men's Health Caucus, introduced a bipartisan House Resolution in recognition of Men's Health Month which occurs annually in June. This resolution is intended to raise awareness about men's health issues and promote preventive care  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Approves Two Significant Air Quality Actions in Louisiana * DALLAS, TEXAS (June 30, 2025) -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved two of the state of Louisiana's clean air plans, known as State Implementation Plans (SIPs), addressing sulfur dioxide (SO2) pollution. The first approval applies to reducing emissions of SO2 Cabot Corporation's Ville Platte carbon black plant in Ev  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republican Leadership Statement on Final Passage of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after Congress passed The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sending it to President Trump's desk to  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republican Leadership Statement on Final Passage of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer and Chairwoman McClain released the following statement after Congress passed The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sending it to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. "Republicans in Congress have succeeded in our mission to enact President Trump'  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republican Leadership Statement on Final Passage of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after Congress passed The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sending it to President Trump's desk  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republican Leadership Statement on Senate Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill * The House will consider the bill immediately and put it on President Trump's desk by the Fourth of July WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released the following joint statement after the Senate's passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. The House wi  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republican Leadership Statement on Senate Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Speaker Johnson, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released the following joint statement after the Senate's passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. The House will consider the bill immediately for final passage and put it on President Trump's  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republican Leadership Statement on Senate Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released the following joint statement after the Senate's passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. The House will consider the bill immediately for final passage and put it on President Trump's desk by the Fourth of July. "The Hous  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republican Leadership Statement on Senate Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Speaker Johnson, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released the following joint statement after the Senate's passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. The House will consider the bill immediately for final passage and put it on President Trum  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Letlow Statement on Passage of Trump Agenda WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow released the following statement on congressional passage of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. "With passage of President Trump's pro-family agenda, we have provided tax relief for the middle class and saved every American from a tax increase. Our working families and seniors will see n  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, July 4 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * Early Childhood Education Center earns prestigious NAEYC accreditation Louisiana Tech University's Early Childhood Education Center has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the nation's leading organization of early childhood professionals. Fewer than 10 percent of all early childhood programs in the U.S. achieve NAEYC accreditation, making this a signifi  more

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, July 2 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: * * * Nicholls to Host International Summit on Environmental Concerns THIBODAUX, La. - Nicholls State University is set to host The Global Conversation, an international summit focused on environmental concerns. This free, hybrid event is open to the community and will be livestreamed by the United Nations and available to attend via Zoom or in person on Nicholls' campus in Powell Hall Room 208 on Jul  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, July 1 -- Optimum, a brand of Altice USA, issued the following news release: * * * Optimum Updates its Retail Presence in Bossier City with a New Location and Interactive Store LOUISIANA (JUNE 30, 2025) - Optimum, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, today announces the opening of a new and interactive retail store in Bossier City, Louisiana, located at 2628 Beene Boulevard. The new state-of-the-art retail store offers a modern and inte  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Talks One Big Beautiful Bill Passage * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill - a key piece of legislation to unlock President Trump's agenda. Leader Scalise discussed how President Trump and House Republicans delivered on their promises to provide American families with tax relief, more jobs, energy i  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Talks One Big Beautiful Bill Passage * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill - a key piece of legislation to unlock President Trump's agenda. Leader Scalise discussed how President Trump and House Republicans delivered on their promises to provide American families with tax relief, more jobs, energy ind  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Dems Will Have to Answer for Voting for Tax Hike on Americans * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Newsmax's The Record with Greta Van Susteren to discuss bringing the One Big Beautiful Bill to the House Floor tomorrow. Leader Scalise highlighted how by not supporting this bill, Democrats are putting their hatred of President Trump over giving Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Dems Will Have to Answer for Voting for Tax Hike on Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Newsmax's The Record with Greta Van Susteren to discuss bringing the One Big Beautiful Bill to the House Floor tomorrow. Leader Scalise highlighted how by not supporting this bill, Democrats are putting their hatred of President Trump over giving Ame  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Ready to Send OBBB to President's Desk * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox News' The Story with Martha MacCallum to discuss the necessity of voting for the One Big Beautiful Bill, as it heads back to the House following Senate passage. Leader Scalise emphasized the need for House Republicans to rally around the bill to   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Ready to Send OBBB to President's Desk * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox News' The Story with Martha MacCallum to discuss the necessity of voting for the One Big Beautiful Bill, as it heads back to the House following Senate passage. Leader Scalise emphasized the need for House Republicans to rally around the bill to un  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Vote to Push President Trump's Agenda Across the Finish Line * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill, a vote for economic relief for lower and middle-income families. Leader Scalise emphasized that Democrats' 'no' vote is a vote to neglect hardworking families and small busine  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Vote to Push President Trump's Agenda Across the Finish Line * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill, a vote for economic relief for lower and middle-income families. Leader Scalise emphasized that Democrats' 'no' vote is a vote to neglect hardworking families and small busi  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: OBBB Delivers on Trump's Agenda * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' Fox and Friends to discuss how President Trump and House Republicans are delivering on their promises through the One Big Beautiful Bill. Leader Scalise stated that despite Democrat leaders' efforts, House Republicans are on track to deliver for struggling families who su  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: OBBB Delivers on Trump's Agenda * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' Fox and Friends to discuss how President Trump and House Republicans are delivering on their promises through the One Big Beautiful Bill. Leader Scalise stated that despite Democrat leaders' efforts, House Republicans are on track to deliver for struggling families who   more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 2, 2025: * * * Senate HELP Committee to Consider Nomination for CDC Director WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, July 9, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will vote on the nomination of Susan Monarez to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Agenda: Nomination of Susan Monarez to serve a  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 2, 2025: * * * Senate HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Future of Health Care, Protecting Americans' Health Privacy WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, July 9, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing to examine the future of health care, and how to improve cybersecurity to better protect Americans'  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: One Big Beautiful Bill is the "Most Conservative Legislation We've Ever Worked On" * WASHINGTON -- Tonight, Speaker Johnson joined Sean Hannity on Fox News' Hannity to discuss how House Republicans are preparing to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill and deliver President Trump's full agenda to the American people. "85 to 90% of this bill is the House generated produc  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: One Big Beautiful Bill is the "Most Conservative Legislation We've Ever Worked On" * WASHINGTON -- Tonight, Speaker Johnson joined Sean Hannity on Fox News' Hannity to discuss how House Republicans are preparing to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill and deliver President Trump's full agenda to the American people. "85 to 90% of this bill is the House generated product. The Senate ma  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Passing One Big, Beautiful Bill to Advance President Trump's Agenda and Deliver for Americans President Trump and House Republicans campaigned on an America First agenda that invests in America, prevents the largest tax hike in our history, secures our border, unleashes Am  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of June 30, 2025 * Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Passing One Big, Beautiful Bill to Advance President Trump's Agenda and Deliver for Americans President Trump and House Republicans campaigned on an America First agenda that invests in America, prevents the largest tax hike in our history, secures our bor  more

FORT POLK, Louisiana, July 2 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: * * * Tiny needles, big relief: Certified BJACH providers bring battlefield acupuncture to patients By Jean Graves Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is spotlighting battlefield acupuncture, a fast-acting, medication-free ear acupuncture protocol used to treat chronic pain, migraines, anxiety and stress. Developed in 2001 by U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Niemtzow as a rapid-relief option in deployed settings, b  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Ucore Rare Metals Inc., Alexandria, Louisiana, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, advocating for a strategic approach to tariffs on rare earth elements to diminish China's dominance in the supply chain. The company emphasized the criticality of these materials for commercial and defense technologies, including rare earth permanent magnets. Ucore is developing its Strategic Metals Complex dedicated to rare earth eleme  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, July 3 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news: * * * Jefferson Caffery Award winner explores legacy of overlooked women's rights advocate By Angeline Mathews The desire to illuminate the work of a forgotten activist inspired this year's Jefferson Caffery Award winner, Caroline Dugan. Her paper, "Dr. Jean 'Shewolf' Boudreaux: Re-Archiving Second-Wave Feminism in Lafayette, Louisiana," examines Boudreaux's contribution to the enactment  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Blumenthal Slams Republican Efforts to Slash Health Care & Skyrocket Costs * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Tonight, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke on the Senate Floor to condemn Republican efforts to pass a budget bill that would gut critical social safety net programs, rip away health care from millions of Americans, and explode the debt. Blumenthal highlighted the impact that  more