FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Sept. 16 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF Intermediates to produce amines at the Geismar site using 100 percent renewable electricity * * The new standard grade will consist of amines produced using renewable electricity credits * Customers benefit from a reduction of their Scope 3 emissions and a seamless transition to the new standard portfolio FLORHAM PARK, NJ, September 16, 2025 - BASF's Intermedi  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 17 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Building legacy through power: Meet Nishiki Barnes * At Entergy, our employees are the foundation of our success - and their diverse journeys reflect the strength of our culture. One shining example is Nishiki Barnes, Distribution Designer II, whose career path illustrates the power of perseverance, professional growth and commitment to community. A New Orleans native and mother of fi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Announces $11.8 Million for Louisiana Airport Improvements from His Infrastructure Law * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $11,762,702.00 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Funding comes through Cassidy's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Airport Infra  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Announces $34.8 Million for Louisiana Disaster Recovery, Safer Roads, Economic Development * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive a combined $34,795,662.15 in new federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). The FEMA funding, totaling $34,358,062.15, will support disaster recov  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Announces $46.7 Million for Louisiana Airport Improvements from His Infrastructure Law * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana airports will receive a combined $46,681,737.00 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The funding comes through Cassidy's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Airport Improvement Progr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Announces Over $122 Million for Calcasieu-Sabine Marsh Restoration Project * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) will receive $122,112,519.00 to support the Calcasieu-Sabine Large-Scale Marsh and Hydrologic Restoration project. The investment will restore and protect natural resources, ecosystems,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Introduces Bill to Expand Medicare Advantage Access in Rural Communities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced the Ensuring Access to Essential Providers Act of 2025 to strengthen access to care for rural populations by ensuring Medicare Advantage (MA) plans include essential community providers (ECPs) in their networks. "No patient should have to travel hours  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Colleagues Recognize National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) joined a resolution led by U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) to designate October 14, 2025, as "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk." "Charlie Kirk inspired millions of young people to engage thoughtfully in civic discourse and have a relationship with God. A da  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Hyde-Smith Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Unfair Trade Practices, Protect Louisiana Shrimp, Catfish Industries * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the India Shrimp Tariff Act to protect Louisiana's shrimp and catfish industries against India's dumping of cheap shrimp and produce into U.S. markets. "People come from all o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chair Cassidy Commits to Deliver President Trump's Mission of Radical Transparency, Invites Secretary Kennedy to Speak with Committee to Respond U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, highlighted the importance of delivering President Trump and Secretary Kenn  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Restoring Radical Transparency at CDC, Protecting Children's Health U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on delivering President Trump's mission to restore radical tr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on State of K-12 Education U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on the troubling state of K-12 education. According to the most recent National Assessm  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy on ACIP Postponing Vote on Hep B Vaccine Recommendation 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 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) postponing a vote to change the recommendatio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of September 15, 2025 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, September 16, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee hearing called "An Examination of the State of the Specialty Crop Industry." On Thursday, September 18, the Subcommittee on Commodity M  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Statement on Government Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after voting NO on House Republicans' government funding bill: "House Republicans have chosen to push through a partisan government funding bill that guts health care coverage. As Louisiana families are being squeezed by higher costs, Republic  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Statement on Misleading Charlie Kirk Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after voting NO on H.Res. 719: "I did not vote for this resolution. While I stand firmly and without hesitation against all forms of violence, I cannot support language that requires us to praise a man who so often showed disdain an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter, Moore Introduce Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL) introduced the Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act (AVRA) of 2025, which corrects the injustice brought upon hundreds of accident victims in nearly every state from the 2009 Auto Bailout. "The AVRA corrects a l  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Mississippi lineman gets the gold star treatment as Lineman of the Game * Just as an offensive lineman works hard to protect the quarterback during a football game, Entergy's linemen work hard to protect customers, braving the heat and cold and giving up time spent with family on nights and weekends to provide the electricity that powers their lives. Our linemen's dedication and  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas crew springs into action after serious car accident * On what started as a normal workday, three Entergy Texas employees suddenly found themselves on the scene of a serious three-car accident in The Woodlands. Lineworkers Logan Larson, Bowen Noyes and Josh Garcia were traveling in their work truck when they encountered the scene of the collision. Without hesitation, the   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock * THE WOODLANDS, Texas - The Entergy Texas, Inc. board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend payment of $0.3359375 per share on its Series A Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable Oct. 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of Oct. 3, 2025. About Entergy Texas Entergy Texas, Inc. (NYSE: ETI-PR) provides electri  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting five-year status reviews for 14 plant and six animal species in the Mountain-Prairie Region. This review is required by the Endangered Species Act and is intended to assess each species' status based on the best scientific and commercial data available. The listed species are from the states of Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana,  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Sept. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Former Assistant District Attorney in Lafayette Convicted of Conspiracy and Bribery Charges in Federal Case A federal jury has found Gary Haynes, 67, of Lafayette, guilty of conspiracy to engage in bribery, bribery, use of a facility interstate commerce in aid of bribery, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and obstruction of jus  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Biden-Era Environmental Enforcement Weaponization Harms Small Businesses & Americans Today, the Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee held a hearing on "From Protection to Persecution: EPA Enforcement Gone Rogue Under the Biden Administration." Members discussed how the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Should Remember Their Own Advice on Shutting Down the Government * WASHINGTON -- Under President Biden, House Democrats warned that a government shutdown would have negative effects for seniors, veterans, and working families. This year under President Trump, their tune has completely changed as they continue to threaten government shutdowns. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Should Remember Their Own Advice on Shutting Down the Government * WASHINGTON -- Under President Biden, House Democrats warned that a government shutdown would have negative effects for seniors, veterans, and working families. This year under President Trump, their tune has completely changed as they continue to threaten government shutdowns. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries in 2024: "It's   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Codify President Trump's Executive Orders to Unleash American Energy Dominance * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after House Republicans passed three pieces of legislation this week to support President Trump and Republicans' promise to unleash American energy dominance. "Republicans are delivering on our promise to strengthen the grid, create Amer  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Codify President Trump's Executive Orders to Unleash American Energy Dominance * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after House Republicans passed three pieces of legislation this week to support President Trump and Republicans' promise to unleash American energy dominance. "Republicans are delivering on our promise to strengthen the g  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Codify President Trump's Successful Crackdown on D.C. Crime * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed four key pieces of legislation this week to codify President Donald Trump's Executive Order confronting the crime crisis in our nation's capital. "Every American deserves to ride public transportation, walk their neig  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Codify President Trump's Successful Crackdown on D.C. Crime * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed four key pieces of legislation this week to codify President Donald Trump's Executive Order confronting the crime crisis in our nation's capital. "Every American deserves to ride public transportation, walk their neighborhood or pick  more

LOVELAND, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, issued the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eunice HOUSTON, TX: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 41-key Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eunice, located at 1251 Laurel Street, Eunice, Louisiana 70535. The property, built in 2003, was purchased by A&K Hospitality of Eunice LLC, based in Delaware, Ohio, from Tri Parish Hospitality LLC,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Cassidy, Barrasso Back Trump for Nobel Prize, Applaud Operation Warp Speed as American Triumph in Recent Op-Ed * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) penned an op-ed in the National Review declaring President Trump should receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his historic accomplishment, Operation Warp Speed, that saved millions of l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy announces $34.4 million in aid for Louisiana communities affected by Hurricanes Ida, Laura and Francine * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $34,358,061 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants to support recovery and emergency measures in Louisiana following Hurricanes Ida, Laura and Francine, as well as se  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy announces plan to utilize frozen Russian assets: "Ukraine can use that money" * # Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) delivered the following remarks on the U.S. Senate floor: "Now, for eight months, President Trump has tried to talk to President Putin in Russia--eight months. And for eight months, President Putin has made all kinds of promises, a lot  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy in NOLA.com: One Big Beautiful Bill will enhance Medicaid, not harm it * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in The Times-Picayune and The Advocate arguing that the One Big Beautiful Bill will protect Medicaid benefits for Americans in need. Key excerpts of the op-ed are below: "Some people in Washington enjoy scaring Americans to score political points. The curre  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy introduces bill to cut left-wing D.C. bureaucracy out of judicial nomination process * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today introduced the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act, which would ensure the President of the United States has greater latitude to nominate qualified candidates without interference from partisan Wa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy introduces bill to hold South Africa accountable for anti-U.S. actions * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act, which would require a full review of America's relationship with South Africa in light of its government's alignment with U.S. adversaries, support for Hamas and several antisemitic actions following the October 7   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Booker introduce bipartisan resolution to raise awareness of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) in introducing a resolution to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and observe 988 Day on September 8, 2025. Suicide was the second-leading cause of death in the U.S. for people aged 10 to 34 in 2023, r  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Hyde-Smith reintroduce bipartisan bill to help Louisiana communities respond to pine beetle infestations * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today joined Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and four bipartisan colleagues in reintroducing the Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act, which would help landowners and those involved in the timber   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Lankford introduce bill protecting student religious organizations from campus discrimination * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and 24 colleagues in introducing the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025. "Our nation's colleges and universities have a duty and constitutional responsibility to protec  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Risch, colleagues applaud European sanctions on Iran * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and 48 other Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the French, German and British foreign ministers thanking them for initiating snapback sanctions on Iran, and urging them to keep pressure until they achieve the elimination of Iran's nuclear weapons  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Letlow Introduces Farm Rescue Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow today filed legislation to provide more timely support for commodity producers amid increasing pressure and uncertainty in the farm economy. Letlow's legislation would amend the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program to give eligible farmers the option of receiving an advance payment of 40-50% of their projecte  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Louisiana Association of Wholesalers submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule that would set a maximum nicotine content level for cigarettes and other combusted tobacco products. The commenter stated that the proposed nicotine cap represents an average reduction of over 90 percent in nicotine levels. The letter noted that to date, the FDA has only authorized two cigarette brands that m  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Louisiana Poultry Employee Submits Second Petition Seeking Vote to Oust UFCW Union * Workers' first petition stalled by non-statutory NLRB 'contract bar' protecting unions' control over workers Hammond, LA (September 15, 2025) - Coty Hally, an employee of Wayne Sanderson Farms' Hammond processing facility, has just filed a second petition with the National Labor   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Louisiana Research Center Medical Director Prasun Kumar Jalal submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing support for the agency's proposed rule to continue reimbursement for a liver scan service at a specific payment rate for Calendar Year 2026. According to the writer, the continued assignment of CPT codes 0648T and 0649T to New Technology APC 1511 is crucial for maintai  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Manufactured homes and energy-saving solutions * Manufactured Homes and Energy-Saving Solutions The Entergy Arkansas Manufactured Homes Program offers a variety of energy-saving products and services to owners and residents, from faucet aerators to advanced power strips. Enroll today and receive weatherization upgrades, such as air sealing and duct sealing, to keep your home comfortab  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- NELA Rehabilitation, an independent outpatient physical therapy practice located in West Monroe, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing critical concerns regarding the reimbursement model that jeopardizes patient care. This plea comes as the organization emphasizes their commitment to helping Medicare beneficiaries improve mobility, manage chronic condit  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Sept. 18 -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: [Category: BizHospital] * * * Ochsner Health offers AI-powered technology for atrial fibrillation * Key Points: * The John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute is the first in Louisiana to implement AI-powered technology for treating atrial fibrillation (AFib), using Volta's software to assist physicians during catheter ablation procedures. * September is AFib Awareness Month, a timely opportuni  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Parish Employment and Wages in Louisiana -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose in 5 of the 7 largest parishes in Louisiana from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Caddo Parish had the largest over-the-year inc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Higgins Opens Hearing on Biden's Weaponized Environmental Enforcement Targeting Americans and Businesses Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) delivered opening remarks today at a hearing titled "From Protection to Persecution: EPA Enforcement Gone Rogue   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Honors Charlie Kirk's Life and Legacy at Prayer Vigil * 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 House colleagues to honor Charlie Kirk's life and legacy of Christian faith and free speech. Leader Scalise highlighted Charlie's legacy a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Honors Charlie Kirk's Life and Legacy at Prayer Vigil * 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 House colleagues to honor Charlie Kirk's life and legacy of Christian faith and free speech. Leader Scalise highlighted Charlie's legacy  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise on 58 Democrats Voting Against Charlie Kirk Resolution: Disgraceful * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' America's Newsroom after the House passed the resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, condemning political violence, and calling for respectful debate. Leader Scalise highlighted how out of touch Democrats are with the American people for re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise on 58 Democrats Voting Against Charlie Kirk Resolution: Disgraceful * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' America's Newsroom after the House passed the resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, condemning political violence, and calling for respectful debate. Leader Scalise highlighted how out of touch Democrats are with the American people for   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Charlie Kirk Showed that the Power of Ideas Can Still Move a Nation * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor in support of the resolution celebrating the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. Leader Scalise highlighted how Charlie's legacy influenced young people to engage in thoughtful discussion, lean on God, and become civically engage  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Charlie Kirk Showed that the Power of Ideas Can Still Move a Nation * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor in support of the resolution celebrating the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. Leader Scalise highlighted how Charlie's legacy influenced young people to engage in thoughtful discussion, lean on God, and become civically engaged - all ideals th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Legacy Media Must Do More to Condemn Inciting Rhetoric and Political Violence * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' Fox and Friends Weekend to denounce political violence and call out the mainstream media for its role in dangerous rhetoric and political violence. Leader Scalise also highlighted President Trump's successful efforts to make  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Legacy Media Must Do More to Condemn Inciting Rhetoric and Political Violence * NEW ORLEANS, La. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' Fox and Friends Weekend to denounce political violence and call out the mainstream media for its role in dangerous rhetoric and political violence. Leader Scalise also highlighted President Trump's successful efforts to ma  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: We are Not a Nation that Settles Political Differences with Violence * 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.), Congressman Tony Wied (R-Wis.), and fifth-generation rancher Kevin Kester to discuss Charlie Kirk's life and legacy, the media  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: We are Not a Nation that Settles Political Differences with Violence * 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.), Congressman Tony Wied (R-Wis.), and fifth-generation rancher Kevin Kester to discuss Charlie Kirk's life and legacy, the med  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Senate Passes Cassidy's SUPPORT Act to Address Nation's Opioid & Mental Health Crisis, Now Heads to President's Desk U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement following the U.S. Senate passage of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senate passes Kennedy-backed resolution recognizing National Day of Remembrance * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate today unanimously passed a resolution led by Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fl.), with Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) among other cosponsors, designating October 14, 2025, as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. " Charlie Kirk was a courageous conservative warrior who inspired countless Am  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senate passes Kennedy-backed resolution recognizing National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate today unanimously passed a resolution led by Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fl.), with Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) among other cosponsors, designating October 14, 2025, as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. " Charlie Kirk was a courageous conservative warrior who insp  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Discusses Government Funding on Squawk Box * WASHINGTON -- This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Joe Kernen and Becky Quick on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss House Republicans' efforts to responsibly keep the government open and Congressional Democrats' ongoing attempts to inject unrelated partisan politics into the clean, short-term continuing resolution. "If the government is shu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Encourages Unanimous Support for Charlie Kirk Resolution on House Floor * WASHINGTON -- This afternoon, Speaker Johnson spoke on the House floor in support of his resolution honoring the life of Charlie Kirk. He encouraged his colleagues in the House to send a bipartisan message that political violence - and the glorification and celebration of violence - are profoundly wrong and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Encourages Unanimous Support for Charlie Kirk Resolution on House Floor * WASHINGTON -- This afternoon, Speaker Johnson spoke on the House floor in support of his resolution honoring the life of Charlie Kirk. He encouraged his colleagues in the House to send a bipartisan message that political violence - and the glorification and celebration of violence - are profo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Joins Fox News Sunday and Face the Nation * WASHINGTON -- This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Shannon Bream on Fox News' Fox News Sunday and Major Garrett on CBS News' Face the Nation to discuss Charlie Kirk's impact on America, as well as the responsibility of all leaders to turn down the temperature of political rhetoric in America. Speaker Johnson also addresse  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Joins Fox News Sunday and Face the Nation * WASHINGTON -- This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Shannon Bream on Fox News' Fox News Sunday and Major Garrett on CBS News' Face the Nation to discuss Charlie Kirk's impact on America, as well as the responsibility of all leaders to turn down the temperature of political rhetoric in America. Speaker Johnson also addressed Republican eff  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Leads Candlelight Vigil in the Capitol for Charlie Kirk: "Advance His Principles and Adopt His Approach" * WASHINGTON -- Tonight, Speaker Johnson hosted a bipartisan vigil in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol Building for Members of Congress to honor the life of Charlie Kirk following his tragic assassination. Watch Speaker Johnson's remarks at the vigil here.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Leads Candlelight Vigil in the Capitol for Charlie Kirk: "Advance His Principles and Adopt His Approach" * WASHINGTON -- Tonight, Speaker Johnson hosted a bipartisan vigil in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol Building for Members of Congress to honor the life of Charlie Kirk following his tragic assassination. Watch Speaker Johnson's remarks at the vigil here. Speaker Johnson   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Leads Weekly House Republican Stakeout * WASHINGTON -- This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed the impact and legacy of Charlie Kirk, explained how House Republicans are working with the Trump Administration to make the nation's capital safe again, and laid out the plan to responsibly keep the government o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Leads Weekly House Republican Stakeout * WASHINGTON -- This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed the impact and legacy of Charlie Kirk, explained how House Republicans are working with the Trump Administration to make the nation's capital safe again, and laid out the plan to responsibly keep the government open. Watch Spe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: If Democrats Vote to Shut Down the Government, They Will Own the Consequences * WASHINGTON -- This evening, Speaker Johnson joined Bret Baier on Fox News' Special Report to address House Republicans' plan to keep the government open with a clean, short-term continuing resolution and to call out Congressional Democrats for attempting to inject $1.5 trillion in unre  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: If Democrats Wants to Shut Down the Government, They Will Own the Consequences * WASHINGTON -- This evening, Speaker Johnson joined Bret Baier on Fox News' Special Report to address House Republicans' plan to keep the government open with a clean, short-term continuing resolution and to call out Congressional Democrats for attempting to inject $1.5 trillion in unrelated, partisan  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M AgriLife tackles rice delphacid devastation Supports national task force, launches new insecticide trials to protect Texas rice By Kay Ledbetter Texas A&M AgriLife experts are serving as key research and Extension partners in a new multistate response led by USA Rice to address the devastating spread of rice delphacid,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Friday, September 19, 2025 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk Last week, our nation lost an American patriot, loving father of two young children, dedicated husband, conservative warrior, and man of deep faith when Charlie Kirk was assassinated in a horrific act of political violence.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, September 18, 2025 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk Last week, our nation lost an American patriot, loving father of two young children, dedicated husband, conservative warrior, and man of deep faith when Charlie Kirk was assassinated in a horrific act of political violenc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Keeping Communities Safe from Soft-on-Crime Policies Despite rampant violent crime - including against Members of Congress, their staff, and interns - and D.C. Metropolitan Police officers reaching the lowest they have been in the past 50 years, the D.C. Council has   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Supporting D.C. Police Officers and Protecting Our Capital As crime skyrocketed in our nation's capital, Democrats went after the police fighting to protect the community instead of the criminals. Rather than working to ensure our police have the resources they nee  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of September 15, 2025 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week: Keeping Communities Safe from Soft-on-Crime Policies Despite rampant violent crime - including against Members of Congress, their staff, and interns - and D.C. Metropolitan Police officers reaching the lowest they have been in the past 50 years, the D.C. Council h  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of September 15, 2025 * Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk Last week, our nation lost an American patriot, loving father of two young children, dedicated husband, conservative warrior, and man of deep faith when Charlie Kirk was assassinated in a horrific act of   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * CRISPR test could make tuberculosis screening as simple as a mouth swab Tulane University researchers have developed an enhanced CRISPR-based tuberculosis test that works with a simple tongue swab, a potential breakthrough that could allow easier, community-based screenings for the world's deadliest infectious disease. Current TB tests rely on sputum, mucus collected from the lungs and lo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senate passes Kennedy, Peters Patriot Week 2025 resolution * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate unanimously passed Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Gary Peters' (D-Mich.) resolution to designate the week of Sept. 11 through Sept. 17, 2025, as Patriot Week. Every year, Patriot Week honors the lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, celebrates Constitution Day and encourages students   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Cassidy Highlights $50B Rural Hospital Investment Launch, Partners with President Trump * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a video statement following the launch of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program that Senate Republicans included in President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts legislation. The investment will benefit patients in rural communit  more