Wednesday - October 29, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Louisiana Newsletter for Sunday September 28, 2025 ( 53 items )  

BLM oil and gas lease sales in four states generate over $22.8 million in revenue
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM oil and gas lease sales in four states generate over $22.8 million in revenue * WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management leased 20 parcels totaling 20,304 acres in Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, and Utah for $22,815,714 in total receipts during quarterly oil and gas lease sales. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the federal govern  more

Cassidy Announces $34.6 Million for Louisiana Hurricane Recovery and Emergency Preparedness
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Announces $34.6 Million for Louisiana Hurricane Recovery and Emergency Preparedness * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive a combined $34,568,131.81 from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support recovery and emergency preparedness following Hurricanes Laura, Ida, and Francine. The funding will reimburse local government  more

Cassidy Announces $50 Million to Boost Duck Hunting Access, Expand Bird Habitat in Louisiana
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Announces $50 Million to Boost Duck Hunting Access, Expand Bird Habitat in Louisiana * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive $49,838,000.00 from the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund to conserve more than 20,000 acres of waterfowl habitat and expand public access on two national wildlife refuges. Funding was approved by the Migratory Bird  more

Cassidy Announces Over $22.5 Million for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Runway Upgrades
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Announces Over $22.5 Million for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Runway Upgrades * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $22,539,337.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reconstruct Runway 02/20 at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. This funding comes from Cassidy's Infrastructure Investment a  more

Cassidy Honors Law Enforcement at Annual Awards Luncheon in New Orleans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Honors Law Enforcement at Annual Awards Luncheon in New Orleans * BATON ROUGE - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered remarks at the Metropolitan Crime Commission's Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon. While there, Cassidy thanked law enforcement for their work and discussed how they can use his HALT Fentanyl Act, signed into law by President Trump, to t  more

Cassidy Tours Facility, Meets Employees at RNGD in Metairie
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Tours Facility, Meets Employees at RNGD in Metairie * METAIRIE - On Friday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) visited RNGD's Southeast Region campus in Metairie, where he visited with employees and toured the complex. "RNGD is a Louisiana company employing people from Louisiana as they build structures across the south. President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts bill gives more op  more

Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Improve Seniors' Health
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Improve Seniors' Health * W ASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced the Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act to provide access to medically-tailored meals, addressing the crisis of chronic disease in seniors. Medically tailored meals are designed by dieticians to manage or reverse severe diet-related illnesses and ha  more

Centenary Book Bazaar Raises More Than $50,000
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Sept. 24 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news on Sept. 23, 2025: * * * Centenary Book Bazaar raises more than $50,000 The Centenary Muses' annual Book Bazaar raised more than $50,000 in just two days. The event was at the Centenary Fitness Center on September 12-13, 2025. The Muses organization provides funds for Centenary campus projects and programs to enhance student life. They have raised more than a million dollars since starting the Book Ba  more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Fact Sheet: Medicare Open Enrollment in Louisiana, 2026
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Medicare Open Enrollment in Louisiana, 2026 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) offers seniors, people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and people with disabilities several insurance options, including Medicare Fee-for-Service, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare prescription drug plans. The costs  more

Chair Cassidy Blasts NY Gov Kathy Hochul for Undermining Workers' Rights, Violating U.S. Constitution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chair Cassidy Blasts NY Gov Kathy Hochul for Undermining Workers' Rights, Violating U.S. Constitution U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, blasted New York Governor Kathy Hochul for her new policy that undermines workers' right to join a union if they cho  more

Chair Cassidy Demands Answers on Fairfax County School Officials Allegedly Coercing Children to Get Abortions Against Their Will
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chair Cassidy Demands Answers on Fairfax County School Officials Allegedly Coercing Children to Get Abortions Against Their Will U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, is demanding answers following allegations that school officials at Fairfax County's Cent  more

Chair Cassidy Leads Bill Increasing Americans' Access to Job Opportunities, Codifying President Trump's Pro-Worker Policy Into Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Leads Bill Increasing Americans' Access to Job Opportunities, Codifying President Trump's Pro-Worker Policy Into Law U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, is leading the Pathways to Paychecks Act, which empowers states to bett  more

Chair Cassidy Sounds Alarm on AMA Promoting Dangerous Gender Transitions for Children, Defying President Trump's Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chair Cassidy Sounds Alarm on AMA Promoting Dangerous Gender Transitions for Children, Defying President Trump's Executive Order U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, slammed the American Medical Association (AMA) for continuing to promote gender mutilatio  more

Chair Cassidy Sounds Alarm on Stanford Allegedly Forcing Student to Pay Union Dues to Fund Radical Left Ideology
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chair Cassidy Sounds Alarm on Stanford Allegedly Forcing Student to Pay Union Dues to Fund Radical Left Ideology U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, is seeking answers following allegations that Stanford University and Stanford Graduate Workers Union (SGW  more

Chair Cassidy Supports President Trump, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer's Efforts Empowering Workers to Save For Retirement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chair Cassidy Supports President Trump, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer's Efforts Empowering Workers to Save For Retirement U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, applauded President Trump's recent Executive Order (EO) strengthening American workers' access to reti  more

Chair Cassidy, Lankford, Colleagues Reintroduce Equal Campus Act, Protect Students' Religious Freedom on Campuses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chair Cassidy, Lankford, Colleagues Reintroduce Equal Campus Act, Protect Students' Religious Freedom on Campuses U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and James Lankford (R-OK) along with Republican colleagues introduced the Equal Campus Access Act of 202  more

Chair Cassidy, McBath Introduce Bipartisan Companion Resolution Designating a "National Hazing Awareness Week"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy, McBath Introduce Bipartisan Companion Resolution Designating a "National Hazing Awareness Week" U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) joined U.S. Representatives Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) and Glen "GT" Thom  more

DHS Debunks More Fake News Allegations, Sets the Record Straight on Louisiana Lockup
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Debunks More Fake News Allegations, Sets the Record Straight on Louisiana Lockup * This facility houses 26 child predators, 20 sex offenders, and 28 murderers WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is once again debunking false allegations about immigration detention centers, this time perpetuated by irresponsible reporters making claims about hunger strikes and pus  more

Durbin Joins Senate Democrats In Requesting Information From DHS On Mistreatment Of Pregnant Women In ICE Detention
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Joins Senate Democrats In Requesting Information From DHS On Mistreatment Of Pregnant Women In ICE Detention * September 22, 2025 Inquiry follows insights revealed by Durbin from staff site visits to Louisiana ICE facilities, finding that the Trump Administration "appears to have ended presumption of release, is detaining more and more pregnant women in facilities ill-equipped to man  more

Entergy Arkansas powers the next generation by bringing energy to school mornings
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Arkansas powers the next generation by bringing energy to school mornings * Students in Arkansas are starting their school days with a little extra energy -- thanks to Entergy Arkansas employees. Whether it's riding high in bucket trucks to hang welcome banners, greeting students on their way in to class, handing out stickers or simply opening their car door, lineworkers and sta  more

Entergy donates $3M to help customers "Beat the Heat" and save money this summer
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy donates $3M to help customers "Beat the Heat" and save money this summer * NEW ORLEANS - In response to this summer's high temperatures, Entergy shareholders, customers and employees donated $3 million to help customers who are struggling to pay their energy bills. Through the company's "Beat the Heat" program, Entergy has supported its customers who need it most with bill payme  more

Entergy Mississippi launches largest, most comprehensive grid upgrade in company history: Superpower Mississippi
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 24 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Mississippi launches largest, most comprehensive grid upgrade in company history: Superpower Mississippi * JACKSON, Miss. - Entergy Mississippi is meeting customers' power needs to provide more and better power by making a five-year investment in reliability, while keeping rates far below the national average. And the large industrial investments that companies like Amazon have   more

Entergy New Orleans strengthens grid reliability through critical transmission upgrades
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy New Orleans strengthens grid reliability through critical transmission upgrades * Entergy New Orleans is committed to strengthening the city we call home. We are making strategic investments to replace and restore critical transmission lines across the city. These improvements are particularly significant as we enter the peak of hurricane season, when the strength and reliabilit  more

FEDERAL JURY CONVICTS BATON ROUGE MAN OF WIRE FRAUD AND ENGAGING IN UNLAWFUL MONETARY TRANSACTIONS
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * FEDERAL JURY CONVICTS BATON ROUGE MAN OF WIRE FRAUD AND ENGAGING IN UNLAWFUL MONETARY TRANSACTIONS Acting United States Attorney Ellison C. Travis announced the conviction of Oscar Hills, IV, age 53, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After a three-day trial before U.S. District Court Judge Brian A. Jackson, the jury unanimously convicted   more

Houma Man Guilty of Distributing Fentanyl Distribution
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release: * * * Houma Man Guilty of Distributing Fentanyl Distribution Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that DESMOND JOHNSON ("JOHNSON"), age 44, of Houma, LA, pled guilty before United States District Judge Jay Zainey to possession with intent to distribute forty (40) grams or more of fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Cod  more

House Files Amicus Brief Supporting the Petitioners in West Virginia v. B.P.J.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Files Amicus Brief Supporting the Petitioners in West Virginia v. B.P.J. * WASHINGTON -- The House of Representatives has filed an amicus brief supporting the petitioners in the United States Supreme Court case West Virginia v. B.P.J. Summary of the case: In 2021, West Virginia passed a law requiring school sports teams to be expressly designated for boys, girls, or co-e  more

HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Hampton Inn by Hilton Ruston
LOVELAND, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, issued the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Hampton Inn by Hilton Ruston HOUSTON, TX: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 83-key Hampton Inn by Hilton Ruston, located at 1315 North Trenton Street, Ruston, Louisiana 71270. The property, built in 1997, was purchased by BH28 Holding LLC, based in Monroe, Louisiana, from Mercury Hospitality, based in Minneapolis, Mi  more

ICYMI: Speaker Johnson: "A Democrat Shutdown Would Be
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Speaker Johnson: "A Democrat Shutdown Would Be * WASHINGTON -- This weekend, following House-passage of a clean, short-term continuing resolution to ensure the government remains funded and operating, Speaker Johnson joined Fox Business' Kudlow and Fox News' Saturday Morning in America with Kayleigh McEnany to reiterate that Congressional Democrats will own the consequences  more

ICYMI: Speaker Johnson: "A Democrat Shutdown Would Be Disastrous for the Country"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Speaker Johnson: "A Democrat Shutdown Would Be Disastrous for the Country" * WASHINGTON -- This weekend, following House-passage of a clean, short-term continuing resolution to ensure the government remains funded and operating, Speaker Johnson joined Fox Business' Kudlow and Fox News' Saturday Morning in America with Kayleigh McEnany to reiterate that Congressional Democrats will own the   more

JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AWARDS OVER $19 MILLION TO THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana posted the following news release: * * * JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AWARDS OVER $19 MILLION TO THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT Acting U.S. Attorney Ellison C. Travis announced that the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime has awarded $19,207,912 to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement ("LCLE") to provide resources to crime victims. $2,104,000 was awarded to suppo  more

Kennedy announces $34.6 million in aid for Hurricane Laura, Ida and Francine recovery
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy announces $34.6 million in aid for Hurricane Laura, Ida and Francine recovery * MADISONVILLE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $34,568,132 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants to support Louisiana's recovery from Hurricanes Laura, Ida and Francine. "Louisiana communities have dealt with hurricanes destroyin  more

New Jersey Man, New York Man, and Four Corporate Entities Indicted for Multi-Million Dollar Fraudulent Investment Scheme, Conspiracy to Obstruct Grand Jury Investigation
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * New Jersey Man, New York Man, and Four Corporate Entities Indicted for Multi-Million Dollar Fraudulent Investment Scheme, Conspiracy to Obstruct Grand Jury Investigation Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that JOSIAH DAVID (aka "Dennis Lee") ("DAVID"), age 79, a resident of Vernon, New Jersey, JAMES MICHAEL KAFES ("  more

New Orleans Man Guilty of Cares Act Fraud and Money Laundering
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * New Orleans Man Guilty of Cares Act Fraud and Money Laundering Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that IRVIN C. FRANCOIS, III ("FRANCOIS"), age 54, of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on September 23, 2025 before United States District Judge Jay C. Zainey to making false statements and money laundering related to the Cor  more

New Orleans Man Guilty of Firearm Possession to Further Drug Trafficking
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * New Orleans Man Guilty of Firearm Possession to Further Drug Trafficking Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced on September 16, 2025, that TYREE RUDOLPH ("RUDOLPH"), age 22, a resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to one of three counts of an indictment charging him with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a dr  more

Next Week: Senate HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Labor Nominees
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * NEXT WEEK: Senate HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Labor Nominees On Wednesday, October 1, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on three Trump administration nominees at the National Labor Relations Board and Department of Labor. The nominations include: * Scott Ma  more

NSF Invests $30M in EPSCoR Jurisdictions for Research and Workforce Development in Energy, Semiconductors, Nanotechnology and Biotechnology
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: * * * NSF invests $30M in EPSCoR jurisdictions for research and workforce development in energy, semiconductors, nanotechnology and biotechnology The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing approximately $30 million in institutions across Montana, Idaho and Louisiana to establish NSF EPSCoR Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (NSF EPSCoR CREST Centers). These centers aim to ex  more

Oceantic Statement: Revolution Wind Resumes Work, Delivering Critical Energy and Jobs for New England
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 23 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following statement on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Oceantic Statement: Revolution Wind Resumes Work, Delivering Critical Energy and Jobs for New England Earlier today, a U.S. judge in D.C. court granted a temporary injunction filed by Revolution Wind to lift the stop work order issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on August 22, 2025. Revolution Wind, which is 80% complete, i  more

Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus - Bellview welcomes Brandon M. McElroy, MD
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Sept. 22 -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: [Category: BizHospital] * * * Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus - Bellview welcomes Brandon M. McElroy, MD *, a board-certified internal medicine physician. Dr. McElroy comes to Pensacola, Florida from Permanente Medical Group Mid-Atlantic States in Virginia. "I enjoy caring for my patients and working with them to create an individualized plan to proactively address health issues and work toward health   more

Orleans Parish Woman Indicted For Federal Bank Robbery
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Orleans Parish Woman Indicted For Federal Bank Robbery Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that on September 19, 2025, a federal grand jury indicted JENTONIA WILLIAMS, ("WILLIAMS"), age 39, of New Orleans, for bank robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113(a). According to court do  more

Pelican Institute for Public Policy Advocates for Approval of IQOS Modified Risk Tobacco Product
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Pelican Institute for Public Policy has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration advocating for the approval of modified risk tobacco product applications for Philip Morris Products S.A.'s IQOS heated tobacco system. The organization, which focuses on policy solutions to enhance opportunities in Louisiana and across the nation, highlights the potential health benefits associated with this innova  more

Rep. Troy Carter Reacts to Trump Cancelling Federal Funding Meeting with Democrats to Avoid a Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy Carter Reacts to Trump Cancelling Federal Funding Meeting with Democrats to Avoid a Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: "It has been widely reported that the President has canceled a critical meeting to address the looming shutdown. Make no mistake: a government shutdown would be devastating for the pe  more

Senate Democrats Holding Government Funding Hostage with $1.5 Trillion New Spending Demand
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Holding Government Funding Hostage with $1.5 Trillion New Spending Demand * WASHINGTON -- House Republicans acted responsibly last week to keep the government open with the clean short-term continuing resolution. Senate Democrats, who used to warn that shutdowns would hurt seniors, veterans, and working families, are now threatening to force one unless Congress re  more

Senate Democrats Holding Government Funding Hostage with $1.5 Trillion New Spending Demand
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Holding Government Funding Hostage with $1.5 Trillion New Spending Demand * WASHINGTON -- House Republicans acted responsibly last week to keep the government open with the clean short-term continuing resolution. Senate Democrats, who used to warn that shutdowns would hurt seniors, veterans, and working families, are now threatening to force one unless Congress repeals the Workin  more

Speaker Johnson in Louisiana: Discusses GOP Efforts to Keep Government Funded, Negative Effects of Potential Democrat Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson in Louisiana: Discusses GOP Efforts to Keep Government Funded, Negative Effects of Potential Democrat Shutdown * WASHINGTON -- This week, Speaker Johnson made several stops throughout Louisiana's Fourth Congressional District to meet with his constituents, local business leaders, law enforcement officers, and service members. At each stop, Speaker Johnson provided   more

Tangipahoa Parish Man Guilty of Violating Federal Controlled Substances and Federal Gun Control Acts
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * Tangipahoa Parish Man Guilty of Violating Federal Controlled Substances and Federal Gun Control Acts RASHUN HUTCHINSON ("HUTCHINSON"), age 25 of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, plead guilty on September 11, 2025, to violations of the Federal Controlled Substances and Federal Gun Control Acts before United States District Judge Barry Ashe,  more

Tulane University: Freeman Futurist Series Explores Innovation, Leadership and Emerging Technologies
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 24 -- Tulane University issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * Freeman Futurist Series explores innovation, leadership and emerging technologies Starting next month, Tulane University's A. B. Freeman School of Business will launch the Freeman Futurist Series with Cliff Farrah, a new quarterly speaker series spotlighting innovation, leadership and technologies that are reshaping global industries. Farrah, a growth-strategy pioneer and author,   more

U.S. Senate passes Kennedy, Peters, Wyden bill to end government payments to deceased Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senate passes Kennedy, Peters, Wyden bill to end government payments to deceased Americans * The U.S. Senate unanimously passed Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Ron Wyden's (D-Ore.)'s Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, which would save hard-earned taxpayer money by curbing erroneous payments to individuals who have passed away. Kennedy's original bipartis  more

USACE Tulsa District Awards Contract for Louisiana Army National Guard
TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news: * * * USACE Tulsa District awards contract for Louisiana Army National Guard By Brannen Parrish, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded a $1.2 million services contract to GSINA-Gryphon JV, LLC., Sept. 25. Headquartered in Flemington, N.J., the company will provide environmental technical support services to the Louisiana Army  more

Use risk management when preparing for Autumn
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Use risk management when preparing for Autumn * KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- As the weather turns colder and leaves start to change colors are sure signs that summer is about to end. Autumn is a season of vibrant colors, crisp air, and cozy moments. From pumpkin spice lattes to scenic hikes, there's so much to enjoy, but it also presents unique risks that require careful mana  more

Waterford 3 celebrates 40 years: Alyxandria Wszolek on powering the future of Waterford 3
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Waterford 3 celebrates 40 years: Alyxandria Wszolek on powering the future of Waterford 3 * As Waterford 3 looks to the future, a new wave of nuclear professionals is stepping up to carry on the plant's proud legacy. Alyxandria Wszolek is one such individual, bringing her expertise and unwavering commitment to the role of reactor engineering supervisor. Alyxandria has held this positi  more

Waterford 3 celebrates 40 years: Kenny Cambre reflects on his decades-long career in operations
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Waterford 3 celebrates 40 years: Kenny Cambre reflects on his decades-long career in operations * As Waterford 3 nuclear power plant celebrates 40 years of commercial operations, the station's senior manager of operations, Kenny Cambre, reflects on his over two decades of service at the facility. Cambre has played a pivotal part in ensuring Waterford 3 continues to operate safely and ef  more

Waterford 3 celebrates 40 years: Kyle Sanford on the responsibility of powering the community
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Waterford 3 celebrates 40 years: Kyle Sanford on the responsibility of powering the community * As Waterford 3 nuclear power plant marks 40 years of commercial operations, the station's central programs engineering supervisor, Kyle Sanford, reflects on the profound sense of purpose that drew him to the facility in the first place. Kyle Sanford's career at Waterford 3 has been marked b  more

Waterford 3 celebrates 40 years: Michelle Groome's 34-year commitment to excellence
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 24 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Waterford 3 celebrates 40 years: Michelle Groome's 34-year commitment to excellence * With nearly 34 years of service at Waterford 3, Michelle Groome has witnessed the plant's evolution firsthand. Joining the team fresh out of the University of New Orleans with a mechanical engineering degree, Groome started in the design engineering department, working on electrical and instrumentation  more