DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $15K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Will Help New Orleans Resident Weather Future Storms * A $15,000 Disaster Rebuilding Assistance grant from FHLB Dallas and Gulf Coast Bank & Trust helped New Orleans, Louisiana, resident Gail Micken repair her storm-battered roof and reclaim her peace of mind. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIA  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * AHCA/NCAL Announces 2025 Gold National Quality Award Recipients 3 skilled nursing centers earn top recognition for quality care * The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) today announced the recipients of the 2025 Gold - Excellence in Quality Award. Three skilled nursing care centers from  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The American Petroleum Institute (API) and Louisiana Mid-Content Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA) have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the department's procedures for environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The associations emphasize the need for modernized procedures to enhance efficiency in federal project reviews. In their communication, the associations express concern about how recent  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Convenes Veterans' Affairs Committee Field Hearing on Mental Health * METAIRIE - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (VA), convened a field hearing in New Orleans titled "Breaking Barriers: Improving Veterans' Mental Health in Louisiana." Joined by key stakeholders in veterans' health and support systems, Cassidy e  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Discusses Job Creation and Tourism in New Orleans Area * METAIRIE - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) met with business and community leaders in the New Orleans area to discuss how the One, Big, Beautiful Bill and other initiatives will help them create jobs with better wages. Cassidy first met with leaders at the Westbank Business and Industry Association (WBIA) in Gretna  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Introduces Legislation to Offer Tax Credits to Working Waterfronts at Risk of Natural Disaster Damage * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced the Working Waterfronts Disaster Mitigation Tax Credit Act to ensure that working waterfronts have the financial resources to shore up their infrastructure by offering a disaster mitigation tax credit to working waterfronts l  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * Cassidy Joins Secretary McMahon in Baton Rouge for Roundtable on Improving Child Literacy, Touts Louisiana's Success Earlier today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) joined Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley, and other education le  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Marks 52nd Anniversary of Hip Hop, Celebrates its Impact on Louisiana Culture * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced a resolution commemorating the 52nd anniversary of hip hop and recognizing its significance to American life and Louisiana culture. The resolution designates August 11, 2025, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day,"August 2025 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month," a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Recognizes National Save Social Security Day, Calls for Action * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) is highlighting the 90 th anniversary of the Social Security Act and the resolution he introduced earlier this week designating August 14 th as National Save Social Security Day. Cassidy has a plan to use a Sovereign Wealth Fund to save the program. "If we do nothin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Secures $25 Million for Louisiana Health, Education Projects, Bringing Total to $144 Million Secured During FY 2026 Appropriations Process * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced he secured $24,855,000.00 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill advan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will prepare an environmental assessment for the Southeast Compression Utility and Reliability Expansion (SECURE) Project. This proposal from Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC, seeks to install facilities in Madison Parish, Louisiana, and in Jasper, Forrest, and Hinds Counties, Mississippi. The initiative would modify three existing compressor stations and build a fourth. Its purpose is to provide 280,000 dekatherms per day   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Sabine Pass Stage 5 Expansion Project, which spans Louisiana and Texas. The project, proposed by Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, Sabine Pass Liquefaction Stage V LCC, Sabine Crossing LLC, and Cheniere Creole Trail Pipeline LP, aims to expand liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capabilities to meet global demand. The project is composed of several major parts. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- NPR [National Public Radio] posted the following news release: * * * Gulf States Newsroom Receives Grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation * August 11, 2025; New Orleans, LA - The Gulf States Newsroom (GSN) announced today it received a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) in support of its in-depth, award-winning reporting on issues confronting people across the Gulf South. The newsroom is a collaboration among public media organizations in Mi  more

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Honorary commanders visit Dyess AFB, explore munitions and pilot safety operations * By Staff Sgt. Nathan Call * 17th Training Wing Public Affairs DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Honorary commanders from the 17th Training Wing at Goodfellow Air Force Base visited Dyess Air Force Base, August 6. The 7th Bomb Wing welcomed community leaders and influencers for the 3rd Quarter Ho  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Raises Gulf of America Revenue-Sharing Cap for Coastal States * WASHINGTON -- As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the Department of the Interior today announced the annual revenue-sharing cap for Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf energy revenues will rise from $500 million to $650 million beginning in fiscal year 2025 and continuing through 2034. The funds, generated from o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- International-Matex Tank Terminals LLC (IMTT), New Orleans, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in response to an advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding repair criteria for hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines. The letter outlines IMTT's insights on improving the cost-effectiveness of current repair requirements and remediation timelines   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing his strong support for an initiative to expand offshore and federal land oil and gas lease sales. The governor argues that this action is crucial for American energy independence and economic growth. In his correspondence to Secretary Doug Burgum, the governor states that more drilling will lead to job creation for American worke  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Letlow Joins U.S. Education Secretary to Launch "Return Education to the States" Tour in Baton Rouge * BATON ROUGE, LA - Today Congresswoman Julia Letlow joined State Superintendent Cade Brumley in welcoming U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to Baton Rouge to tour Great Hearts Harveston Charter School and begin the Secretary's "Return Education to the States" Tour (link is external). The  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for critical updates to the National Freight Strategic Plan as part of its five-year review. The LADOTD emphasized the multifaceted nature of Louisiana's freight system, which serves as a vital hub for both national and international trade via the Lower Mississippi River and various transportation corridors, including rail, hi  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 13 -- The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Louisiana Educator Candace Shaidaee Named Member of National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's Prestigious 2026 Fellows Program DENHAM SPRINGS, LA (August 12, 2025) -- NIET is proud to unveil the finalists for the 2026 NIET Fellows cohort, launching a dynamic one-year program to help selected educators deepen their knowledge of NIET's systems of  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 13 -- The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Louisiana Educator Dominique O'Conner Named Member of National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's Prestigious 2026 Fellows Program BATON ROUGE, LA (August 12, 2025) -- NIET is proud to unveil the finalists for the 2026 NIET Fellows cohort, launching a dynamic one-year program to help selected educators deepen their knowledge of NIET's systems of   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, New Orleans, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging the agency to withdraw its notice concerning the interpretation of "Federal Public Benefit" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The letter expresses deep concern over the impact the proposed changes could have on Head Start programs serving vulnerable children and families.   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Louisiana Regulators Rush Vote on Entergy, Meta Gas-Powered Data Center Plan Lacking Ratepayer Protections * BATON ROUGE, LA. (August 12, 2025)--The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) is scheduled to vote next week--months earlier than initially planned--on whether to approve Entergy Louisiana's proposal to supply a new Meta data center with 2.3 giga  more

PINEVILLE, Louisiana, Aug. 14 -- Cleco, a regulated electricity utility company, issued the following news release: * * * LSUA and Cleco Advance Healthcare Initiatives in Central Louisiana Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) has secured initial funding for the development of a state-of-the-art health education center in downtown Alexandria, Louisiana. The planned 70,000-square-foot facility is designed to address the region's growing demand for healthcare professionals by providin  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 13 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Nation's top energy leaders and policy experts to highlight Tulane's Future of Energy Forum Tulane University will convene a powerhouse lineup of leading energy executives, researchers, policy experts and innovators for its second annual Future of Energy Forum, Sept. 10-12, a free three-day event exploring the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping the energy sector in Louisiana and across the   more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Aug. 14 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus issued the following news: * * * National Book Award-winner Jesmyn Ward to present 2025 Levy Lecture Jesmyn Ward, two-time National Book Award recipient and the youngest winner of the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, will present the 2025 Flora Plonsky Levy Lecture at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Ward's literary work reflects the culture of the rural Mississippi Gulf Coast, where she gre  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 15 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * New Orleans nurses to hold rally denouncing LCMC's betrayal of the spirit of Charity * Registered nurses from University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) in Louisiana will be joined by community allies as they hold a rally and press conference at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, at Charity Hospital to denounce how UMCNO's owner, LCMC Health, has betrayed the spirit of Charity   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSoth) -- The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has informed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of a broken gauge shutter handle at the Union Carbide Corp., Houston, Texas, facility in Taft, Louisiana. The incident, which occurred on August 6, 2025, was identified during a routine six-month inspection by a third-party inspector, BBP Sales, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The LDEQ was notified by the company's radiation safety officer on August 6 at 10:48 PM CDT. The aff  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSoth) -- The Louisiana Radiation Protection Division was alerted to an equipment malfunction at a Rubicon LLC, Geismar, Louisiana, facility, according to a report filed with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The incident, which occurred on August 6, 2025, involved a fixed gauge with a stuck shutter. According to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), the licensee's radiation safety officer reported that during a routine inspection, the shutter became s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSoth) -- The Louisiana Radiation Protection Division, a branch of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, has notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of an equipment malfunction involving a fixed gauge at the Rubicon LLC facility in Geismar, Louisiana. The incident, which occurred on August 6, 2025, was reported to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on the same day. According to the LDEQ, a routine shutter check revealed that a fixed gauge's shutter became st  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Ohio Medal of Honor recipient, dedicated volunteer named Disabled American Veteran of the Year * ERLANGER, Ky. - DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Army veteran Ken David of Warren, Ohio, as its 2025 Disabled American Veteran of the Year. He will receive the award Aug. 9 at the 2025 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Las Vegas. David was drafted and entered   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hinson Op-Ed: President Trump's Leadership Delivered Historic Childcare Improvements * WASHINGTON -- Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-02) recently published an op-ed in The Hill highlighting how Republicans delivered historic tax relief for American families and generational investments in childcare through the One Big Beautiful Bill. "Under President Trump's leadership, Republicans h  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy Carter Statement on Home Rule and Trump Seizing Control of Washington D.C. Police Force, Implications in New Orleans * EW ORLEANS, LA - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: "The President's attempt to seize control of Washington, D.C.'s police force--and his suggestion that he may do the same in cities like New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago--is  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Democrats Not Prioritizing Americans' Safety * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss President Trump prioritizing safety by cracking down on crime in DC after years of failed Democrat leadership. Leader Scalise also outlined Republicans' agenda to unleash economic growth, root out waste, fraud  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Democrats Not Prioritizing Americans' Safety * DES MOINES, Iowa --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss President Trump prioritizing safety by cracking down on crime in DC after years of failed Democrat leadership. Leader Scalise also outlined Republicans' agenda to unleash economic growth, root out waste, fra  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Secretary McMahon Visits Louisiana on Returning Education to the States Tour * Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon kicked off her Returning Education to the States Tour in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She joined Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley, Senator Bill Cassidy, and Congresswoman Julia Letlow to hear more about the state's success in improving literacy sco  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Study: As temperatures and humidity rise, so do emergency room visits for heart conditions Extreme heat can be hard on your heart. As temperatures rise, the heart pumps faster to move blood toward the skin to cool the body. This added strain on the cardiovascular system can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially for those with existing heart conditions. The danger can spike  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Could Rice Production Take Root in Tennessee? Farmers Look to Diversify Crops, Improve Profitability DYERSBURG, Tenn. - Rice is the primary staple for more than half the world's population, with the United States alone estimated to plant almost 3 million acres in 2025, according to the USDA. Most is grown in the Rice Belt, which includes Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana   more