Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Louisiana Newsletter for Sunday September 07, 2025 ( 55 items ) |
Across the Country, American Families, Workers Benefit From the One Big Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Across the Country, American Families, Workers Benefit From the One Big Beautiful Bill
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WASHINGTON -- During the August District Work Period, Speaker Johnson and House Republicans delivered the good news of the One Big Beautiful Bill in Congressional Districts across America.
In Louisiana's 4th Congressional District, Speaker Johnson participated in a panel discussion with Louisiana farmers to
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Across the Country, American Families, Workers Benefit From the One Big Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Across the Country, American Families, Workers Benefit From the One Big Beautiful Bill
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WASHINGTON -- During the August District Work Period, Speaker Johnson and House Republicans delivered the good news of the One Big Beautiful Bill in Congressional Districts across America.
In Louisiana's 4th Congressional District, Speaker Johnson participated in a panel discussion with Louis
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Akron Cold Case Fugitive Wanted Since 2013 Arrested by U.S. Marshals in New Orleans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release:
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Akron Cold Case Fugitive Wanted Since 2013 Arrested by U.S. Marshals in New Orleans
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New Orleans, LA - Late this morning, members of the United States Marshals Service (USMS) in New Orleans, Louisiana arrested Shawn Brooks, 37. Brooks has been on the run from law enforcement since 2013.
In 2013 a warrant was issued for Brooks from the Broward County Sheriff's Office for 15 count
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Artificial Intelligence Helps Boost LIGO
PASADENA, California, Sept. 4 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Artificial Intelligence Helps Boost LIGO
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The US National Science Foundation LIGO ( Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory ) has been called the most precise ruler in the world for its ability to measure motions smaller than 1/10,000 the width of a proton. By making these extremely precise measurements, LIGO, which consists of two facilities--one in Washington and one in Lou
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At pop-up event, Entergy Arkansas customers can access bill paying assistance, other resources
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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At pop-up event, Entergy Arkansas customers can access bill paying assistance, other resources
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LEWISVILLE, Ark. - Entergy Arkansas will host a Customer Care Pop-Up event on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lewisville Fire and Police Station, located at 330 W. 1st St. in Lewisville.
The event will connect customers with resources to help manage electricity use and low
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Cassidy Announces $2.2 Million for Natural Gas Pipeline Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Cassidy Announces $2.2 Million for Natural Gas Pipeline Safety
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources will receive $2,176,218.00 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) to improve natural gas pipeline safety. The grant will support personnel, equipment, and
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Cassidy Champions President Trump's Vision of Radical Transparency, Emphasizes Need to Protect Children's Health at Senate Finance Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Cassidy Champions President Trump's Vision of Radical Transparency, Emphasizes Need to Protect Children's Health at Senate Finance Hearing
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WASHINGTON - At today's U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) underscored the importance of delivering President Trump's mission to restore radical transparency at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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Cassidy Introduces Trump FERC Commission Nominee at Senate ENR Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Cassidy Introduces Trump FERC Commission Nominee at Senate ENR Hearing
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced David LaCerte as President Trump's nominee to be a member of the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission during today's Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. As a native Louisianan, Mr. LaCerte has worked extensively in the energy industry and w
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Cassidy Supports President Trump's Call to Send National Guard to New Orleans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Cassidy Supports President Trump's Call to Send National Guard to New Orleans
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement after President Trump said he is considering sending the National Guard to New Orleans.
"The National Guard in Washington, D.C. demonstrated that more uniforms on the street, whatever the color of the uniform is, makes our community
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Comer and Higgins Investigate CVS Health's Use of Confidential Patient Information to Lobby Louisiana State Legislature
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Comer and Higgins Investigate CVS Health's Use of Confidential Patient Information to Lobby Louisiana State Legislature
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) are investigating recent reports that CVS Health used confidenti
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of September 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of September 1, 2025
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Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Appropriations
On Tuesday, September 2, the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies will hold a markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencie
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap - Week of September 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap - Week of September 1, 2025
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Here's a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:
Appropriations
On Tuesday, September 2, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt held a markup and successfully reported the FY26 bill out of subcommittee. The measure
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Covington Man Sentenced for Federal Controlled Substances Act Violations
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release:
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Covington Man Sentenced for Federal Controlled Substances Act Violations
JAYLON CARTER ("CARTER"), age 24, a resident of Covington, Louisiana, was sentenced by United States District Judge Susie Morgan to sixty-three (63) months' imprisonment, three (3) years of supervised release, and $300.00 in mandatory special assessment fees, after previously p
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Crapo, Cassidy, Collins Blast Biden Admin Failure to Protect American Taxpayers From Unemployment Insurance Fraud, Losing $191 Billion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release:
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Crapo, Cassidy, Collins Blast Biden Admin Failure to Protect American Taxpayers from Unemployment Insurance Fraud, Losing $191 Billion
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chair Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-Louisiana) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) blas
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Customers encouraged to stay prepared during peak hurricane season
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Customers encouraged to stay prepared during peak hurricane season
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September is National Preparedness Month, and with the most active stretch of hurricane season underway, we are reminding customers to take steps now to protect their families, homes and businesses from major storms and other emergencies.
"For Entergy, storm preparedness is not seasonal--it's part of our year-round co
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Entergy commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina through community partnership and service
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina through community partnership and service
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On Aug. 29, 2025, New Orleans and the surrounding region marked the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a storm that left much of the city of New Orleans underwater, displaced thousands of residents, and caused widespread destruction. Despite these challenges, the people of New O
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Entergy named as finalist in the inaugural Louisiana Energy Awards
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy named as finalist in the inaugural Louisiana Energy Awards
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BATON ROUGE, La. - In an effort to recognize Louisiana's top leaders, companies and projects driving the state's energy supply chain future, Entergy Louisiana has been named as a finalist in three categories in the inaugural fall Business Report's 10/12 Industry Report Louisiana Energy Awards.
The three selected categ
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Entergy Texas celebrates completion of $110 million Bolivar Peninsula Reliability Project
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Texas celebrates completion of $110 million Bolivar Peninsula Reliability Project
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Entergy Texas leadership, employees, and community partners cut the ribbon at the new Port Bolivar substation, marking the completion of the Bolivar Peninsula Reliability Project
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Original text here: https://www.entergy.com/news/entergy-texas-celebrates-completion-of-110-million-bolivar-peni
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EPA Cleanup Progresses Following Smitty's Supply Fire in Roseland, Louisiana
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Cleanup Progresses Following Smitty's Supply Fire in Roseland, Louisiana
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to lead the cleanup of the impacted area in Roseland, Louisiana, following a fire at the Smitty's Supply facility on August 24. Crews using equipment including containment boom, skimmers, and vacuum trucks are working at four sites to contain and remove recoverabl
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FEDERAL JURY CONVICTS BATON ROUGE MAN OF DRUG TRAFFICKING CONSPIRACY
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana posted the following news release:
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FEDERAL JURY CONVICTS BATON ROUGE MAN OF DRUG TRAFFICKING CONSPIRACY
Acting United States Attorney Ellison C. Travis announced the conviction of Alexander Brock, age 59, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After a three-day trial before U.S. District Court Judge John W. deGravelles and less than an hour of deliberation, the jury unanimously convicted Brock of
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Federal Reserve Notes Filings for 3 Banks Under Change in Bank Control Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve System has published a series of applications under the Change in Bank Control Act. These filings involve individuals and partnerships that seek to either acquire or retain voting shares in various bank and holding companies.
The filings include an application from a family partnership in Scotia, New York, to join a family control group and acquire voting shares in a financial institution and its holding company. Another filing comes from
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Former Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office Employee and Slidell Resident Indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Theft and Bribery Concerning Program Receiving Federal Funds
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release:
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Former Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office Employee and Slidell Resident Indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Theft and Bribery Concerning Program Receiving Federal Funds
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that KENNETH LAWSON ("LAWSON"), age 39, a resident of New Orleans, and AREION BANKS ("BANKS"), age 33, a resident of Slidell, were indict
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Higgins Initiates Congressional Investigation into COE Failure to Comply with Federal Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Higgins Initiates Congressional Investigation into COE Failure to Comply with Federal Law
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) offered and passed an amendment to H.R. 4553, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026, which further expresses congressional intent in support of spot dredging the Vermilion River.
The amendment increased and decre
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Honduran National Guilty of Making False Statement in Passport Application, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Theft of Government Funds
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Sept. 2, 2025:
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Honduran National Guilty of Making False Statement in Passport Application, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Theft of Government Funds
PEDRO NOLOCOS ROSALES ("ROSALES"), age 64, a native of Honduras, pled guilty on August 19, 2025, to a three-count indictment for making a false statement in a passport application, aggravated identity
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House Republicans Vote to Affirm House Oversight Committee Investigation into Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Vote to Affirm House Oversight Committee Investigation into Epstein Files
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WASHINGTON -- House Republicans today voted to endorse and affirm the House Oversight Committee's investigation into the horrific crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Speaker Johnson released the following statement:
"President Trump is the most transparent and accessible Preside
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House Republicans Vote to Affirm House Oversight Committee Investigation into Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Vote to Affirm House Oversight Committee Investigation into Epstein Files
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WASHINGTON -- House Republicans today voted to endorse and affirm the House Oversight Committee's investigation into the horrific crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Speaker Johnson released the following statement:
"President Trump is the most transparent and ac
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Houston Man Sentenced For Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release:
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Houston Man Sentenced For Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
ANACLETO SILVA-HERRERA ("SILVA-HERRERA"), age 40, a resident of Houston, Texas, was sentenced by United States District Judge, Jane Triche Milazzo, on August 20, 2025, after previously pleading guilty to two counts of conspiracy to distribute, and possession with intent to distribute, five ki
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Kennedy calls for better inspection of foreign seafood sold in the US: "The shrimp was radioactive"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy calls for better inspection of foreign seafood sold in the US: "The shrimp was radioactive"
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# Watch Kennedy's comments here.
WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) delivered the following remarks on the U.S. Senate floor:
"Mr. President, this is a photograph of the alien from the movie 'Alien.' This is what you could end up looking like if you eat some of the raw frozen shrimp being
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Kennedy on European sanctions against Iran: "Make sure that the world understands that these sanctions are real"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy on European sanctions against Iran: "Make sure that the world understands that these sanctions are real"
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# Watch Kennedy's comments here.
WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) delivered the following remarks on the U.S. Senate floor:
"We haven't heard much about Iran lately. Iran has been busy, though. Just recently, Australia expelled Iran's ambassador, and they designated the Isla
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Lighting the Way: John Brossman named Entergy Texas' Lineman of the Game
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Lighting the Way: John Brossman named Entergy Texas' Lineman of the Game
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John Brossman, a journeyman serviceman with Entergy Texas, will step into the spotlight as Entergy Texas' Lineman of the Game during the New Orleans Saints vs. Arizona Cardinals matchup on Sept. 7 at the Caesars Superdome.
The Lineman of the Game recognition program is a collaboration between Entergy and the Sai
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Louisiana Lockup: A New Partnership with DHS and the State of Louisiana to Expand Detention Space
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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Louisiana Lockup: A New Partnership with DHS and the State of Louisiana to Expand Detention Space
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Louisiana Lockup, Cornhusker Clink, and Speedway Slammer give ICE the ability to lock up some of the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens including murderers, rapists, pedophiles, drug traffickers, and gang members
WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announ
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Louisiana, ADF File Brief to Protect Taxpayers From Funding Planned Parenthood
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Sept. 5 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release:
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Louisiana, ADF file brief to protect taxpayers from funding Planned Parenthood
The following quote may be attributed to Louisiana Attorney General Elizabeth Murrill regarding a friend-of-the-court brief filed Wednesday by the state of Louisiana, along with Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys, with the U.S. Court o
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LWV Files Amicus Brief in Support of Fair Maps in Louisiana v. Callais
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release:
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LWV Files Amicus Brief in Support of Fair Maps in Louisiana v. Callais
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WASHINGTON -- Late Wednesday, the League of Women Voters and partner organizations filed an amicus brief in the US Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais in support of fair representation for Black voters in Louisiana. The League is represented by the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, which is a
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Meet the pros: Roland Mays
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Meet the pros: Roland Mays
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Roland Mays is a chemistry specialist who has worked at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Port Gibson, Mississippi, for 10 years. As part of his job, he oversees programs that maximize corrosion protection and maintain core reactor chemistry for asset preservation to keep the public and environment safe.
As part of Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day, Mays disc
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Monkey Transporter Flouts Health Regulations as TB Cases Rise in U.S. Labs; PETA Demands Investigation
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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Monkey Transporter Flouts Health Regulations as TB Cases Rise in U.S. Labs; PETA Demands Investigation
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Reno, Nev. - In a complaint filed today, PETA urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate the University of Louisiana at Lafayette New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) and trucking company JKL Secure Freight after obtaining documents showin
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New Orleans Man Sentenced For Federal Drug and Gun Charges
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025:
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New Orleans Man Sentenced For Federal Drug and Gun Charges
Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that, BRANDON TURNER ("TURNER"), age 39, was sentenced on August 26, 2025, by United States District Judge Susie Morgan, after previously pleading guilty to Counts One, Two, and Three of the indictment pending agains
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New Orleans Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Distribution and Being Felon in Possession of Firearm
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release:
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New Orleans Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Distribution and Being Felon in Possession of Firearm
Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that DAYSHAWN BROWN ("BROWN"), age 40, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on August 28, 2025, by United States District Judge Carl J. Barbier, after previously pleading guilty to Counts
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New Orleans Men Indicted For Federal Drug and Firearm Violations
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release:
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New Orleans Men Indicted For Federal Drug and Firearm Violations
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that on August 7, 2025, YUAN BUGGAGE ("BUGGAGE), age 25, of New Orleans, and ALGERNON JACQUES ("JACQUES"), age 25, also of New Orleans, were charged in a recently unsealed six-count indictment with violations of the Federal Controlled S
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OPERATION Valhalla Strike sharpens 891st MSFS defenders' readiness
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news:
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OPERATION Valhalla Strike sharpens 891st MSFS defenders' readiness
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MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --"Eight! Nine! One!" shouts Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Klein, 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron's (891MSFS) senior enlisted leader.
"HELL YEAH!" shouted back over 200 voices, defenders' gear at the Airmen's feet, ready to tackle the day.
Airman 1st Class Marcel Thurman (foregro
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Power plant worker appreciation day marks three years of celebration
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Power plant worker appreciation day marks three years of celebration
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On September 3, Entergy will celebrate the third annual Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day--a tradition that continues to grow in significance across Operations Services and Generation.
Established in 2022, the day was created to honor the dedication of our employees who operate and maintain our power plants year-r
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Rep. Carter Sends Letter to Trump Amid Threats to Send the National Guard to New Orleans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Carter Sends Letter to Trump Amid Threats to Send the National Guard to New Orleans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) sent a letter to President Trump regarding recent public statements about potentially sending the National Guard into the City of New Orleans.
Read Congressman Carter's full letter below:
Dear Mr. President:
I write today with deep concern
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Scalise: Republicans Making America Safe Again
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: Republicans Making America Safe Again
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Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) to discuss President Trump and House Republicans working together to prioritize Americans' safety, as the National Guard
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Scalise: Republicans Making America Safe Again
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: Republicans Making America Safe Again
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WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) to discuss President Trump and House Republicans working together to prioritize Americans' safety, as the National Guar
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Setting the record straight: Credit unions strengthen communities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Setting the record straight: Credit unions strengthen communities
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Credit unions are one of Louisiana's greatest assets, Luminate Board Chair and Neighbors Federal Credit Union CEO Steve Webb wrote Wednesday in the Lincoln Parish Journal and 16 regional publications across the state.
Challenging a banker op-ed claiming credit unions are a burden on taxpayers, Webb pointed out tha
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Speaker Johnson at Speakers' G7 Summit: Our Countries are at Our Best When We Call Out Hard Truths
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson at Speakers' G7 Summit: Our Countries are at Our Best When We Call Out Hard Truths
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WASHINGTON -- On Friday, September 5, Speaker Johnson delivered keynote remarks at the G7 Speakers' Meeting in Ottawa, Canada, on the subject of "Protecting Legislators from All Forms of Violence." During the summit, Speaker Johnson also held bilateral meetings with the parliamentary leaders from o
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Speaker Johnson Presents Congressional Gold Medal to the Harlem Hellfighters of World War I
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson Presents Congressional Gold Medal to the Harlem Hellfighters of World War I
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WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson hosted a bipartisan Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony today to honor the 369 th Infantry Regiment of the 93 rd Division - commonly known as the Harlem Hellfighters - who served in World War I. The Harlem Hellfighters were an all-black unit from New York that f
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Speaker Johnson: Democrats Defend Crime, Violent Criminals at the Expense of the Safety of American People
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: Democrats Defend Crime, Violent Criminals at the Expense of the Safety of American People
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WASHINGTON -- At the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson recapped his travel to districts across the country during the August District Work Period, touted the rapid decline in crime in Washington, D.C. following President Trump's crackdown,
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Speaker Johnson: Democrats Defend Crime, Violent Criminals at the Expense of the Safety of American People
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: Democrats Defend Crime, Violent Criminals at the Expense of the Safety of American People
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WASHINGTON -- At the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson recapped his travel to districts across the country during the August District Work Period, touted the rapid decline in crime in Washington, D.C. following President Trump's crackdown, and discussed ho
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SWEPCO Continues to Power a Lasting Partnership With St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Sept. 5 -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release:
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SWEPCO Continues to Power a Lasting Partnership with St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
For decades, Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) has partnered with the KTBS 3/St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway to bring hope to children and families served by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
"From early support of the very first Dream Home built in Shreveport
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Tangipahoa Parish Man Guilty of Paycheck Protection Program Fraud, Drug Trafficking, and Money Laundering Conspiracy
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025:
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Tangipahoa Parish Man Guilty of Paycheck Protection Program Fraud, Drug Trafficking, and Money Laundering Conspiracy
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that, DEQUARIUS HAMLER ("HAMLER"), age 38, of Tangipahoa Parish, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Guidry on August 19, 2025, to all six (6) counts of the su
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, September 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today:
Investing in America's Energy and National Security
Despite threats to our energy and national security, the Biden Administration shut down domestic energy production and made us more dependent on countries like China for energy and critical minerals, allowing China t
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today:
Reversing a Biden-Era RMP Amendment Crushing Montana Coal Mining
Last November, the Biden Administration's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approved a Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment for the Miles City Field Office located in Miles City, Montana, which guides
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The Republican Recap: Week of September 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Republican Recap: Week of September 1, 2025
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Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week:
Investing in America's Energy and National Security
House Republicans and President Trump ran on the promise to unleash American energy production for our energy security and the security of our allies, returning to energy independence instead of rely
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Tulane University: Living in a Food Desert Doubles Stroke Risk for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- Tulane University issued the following news release:
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Living in a food desert doubles stroke risk for patients with atrial fibrillation
Patients with atrial fibrillation who live in neighborhoods with poor access to full-service grocery stores face sharply higher odds of stroke and death, according to a new study from Tulane University.
Researchers at Tulane University School of Medicine found that, compared with similar patients in better-ser
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USDOJ Grants $1.2 Million for Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced a funding opportunity under the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance (EFLEA) Program. This initiative is designed to provide crucial support during emergency situations where state and local law enforcement resources fall short in protecting citizens' lives and property or enforcing criminal law.
With a total estimated funding availability of $1.2 million, the program is open e
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