MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 7 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * 5th Circuit to reconsider La. 10 Commandments ruling * The entire 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to reconsider a prior ruling by a three-judge panel that had held "plainly unconstitutional" a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public-school classrooms. The grant of rehearing en banc vacates the court's previous decision in Rev. Roa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Applauds Senate Confirmation of President Trump's Pick for the Middle District of Louisiana * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement applauding the U.S. Senate confirmation of Kurt Wall to serve as United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana. A career prosecutor for over 30 years, Wall currently serves as the Assistant District A  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Delivers Speech Honoring Two Louisiana Police Officers Shot in the Line of Duty * U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor recognizing Captain Brett Stassi Jr. of the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office, the son of Sheriff Stassi, and Deputy Charles Riley, who were shot in the line of duty Monday, October 6 th,, in Plaquemine, Louisiana. Deputy Riley   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Supports National Defense Package, Secures Louisiana Investments * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "The Schumer Shutdown is harming families and denying our troops their pay," said Dr. Cassidy. "That's why Republicans are working to strengthen our de  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on AI's Impact on American Families, Workers 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 effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on American families and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Reforming Labor Law, Strengthening Workers' Rights 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 reforming federal labor law to protect worker freedoms and st  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chair Cassidy Rebukes AMA for Abusing CPT System, Raising Health Care Costs on American Families U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, rebuked the American Medical Association (AMA) for abusing the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system, charging  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Chem-Air LLC, a family-owned helicopter business based in Shreveport, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for 14 CFR Part 108. The letter underscores serious concerns over newly proposed guidelines affecting Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). In the letter, Chem-Air highlights that it has more than 50 years in the helicopter busine  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Democrats Own the Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON -- House Republicans did our job. Two weeks ago, the House passed a clean, nonpartisan continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open -- with 216 Republicans and one Democrat voting to fund the government. The measure now sits in the Senate, where it requires 60 votes to advance. There are only 53 Republican Senators. Instead   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Daily Update: EPA Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana * DALLAS, TEXAS (Oct. 6, 2025) - 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. Response by the Numbers: * 9,725,331 gallons of liquid wastes recovered * 5,700,000 gallons of liquid waste  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Daily Update: EPA Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana * DALLAS, TEXAS (Oct. 7, 2025) - 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. Response by the Numbers: * 9,826,677 gallons of liquid wastes recovered * 6,112,000 gallons of liquid waste  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Daily Update: EPA Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana * Dallas, Texas (Oct. 8, 2025) - 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. Response by the Numbers: * 9,955,533 gallons of liquid wastes recovered * 6,784,000 gallons of liquid waste  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Daily Update: EPA Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana * DALLAS, TEXAS (Oct. 9, 2025) - 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. Response by the Numbers: * 10,107,363 gallons of liquid wastes recovered * 6,218,625 gallons of liquid wast  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Keep the Government Closed to Appease their Leftist Base - and Americans are Noticing * WASHINGTON -- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats are refusing to reopen the government to appease their Far-Left flank. The House has already passed a clean, nonpartisan continuing resolution (CR) to fund essential services and keep the government open for the American people.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Keep the Government Closed to Appease their Leftist Base - and Americans are Noticing * WASHINGTON -- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats are refusing to reopen the government to appease their Far-Left flank. The House has already passed a clean, nonpartisan continuing resolution (CR) to fund essential services and keep the government open for the A  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Pick Government Shutdown Over Americans -- Even Their Own Members Say It's Wrong * WASHINGTON -- Democrats have chosen a government shutdown over the American people. Instead of joining Republicans in passing a clean, responsible continuing resolution to keep the government open, Democrats are siding with their far-left base -- demanding $1.5 trillion in new partisan spend  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Pick Government Shutdown Over Americans -- Even Their Own Members Say It's Wrong * WASHINGTON -- Democrats have chosen a government shutdown over the American people. Instead of joining Republicans in passing a clean, responsible continuing resolution to keep the government open, Democrats are siding with their far-left base -- demanding $1.5 trillion in new partisan spending and nearly $  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Empowering and inspiring the next generation of energy leaders * Some of the best and brightest STEM students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the region visited Little Rock as part of the fourth annual Accessing Careers in Energy Summit (ACES). This event allowed students to come together to explore career opportunities in the energy industry and for many, it w  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy named a Top Utility in Economic Development for 18th year in a row * For the 18th consecutive year, Site Selectio n Magazine has named Entergy a Top Utility in economic development. The communities we serve in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas host some of the largest and most power-intensive industries in the United States. In 2024, Entergy helped secure more than $47   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Entergy Services LLC (ESL), New Orleans, Louisiana, on behalf of Entergy Arkansas LLC, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the proposed approval of the Arkansas regional haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the second implementation period. The proposal, published in the Federal Register, outlines measures aimed at improving air quality and reducing haze in protected areas. Entergy Arkansas, LLC, a subsidiar  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Chair Cassidy Leads Senate Republicans in Delivering President Trump's Agenda, Confirming Trump Nominees U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed 107 of Trump's nominees this week, 15 of which came out  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy introduces bill to strengthen U.S. trade, combat Chinese influence in Africa * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act, also known as AGOA 2.0. The bill would extend the African Growth and opportunity Act (AGOA) while ensuring the program supports U.S. interests and counters China's growing influence in Africa. "China is using Afri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Grassley, Johnson seek DOJ, FBI records on Biden admin's effort to spy on Congressional Republicans * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined a letter led by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Senate Republican colleagues introduce resolution on second anniversary of Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined a bipartisan resolution led by Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) condemning Hamas for killing dozens of Americans and taking many others hostage on the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel.  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Louisiana 100 Plan: Powering low-rate energy for all * At Entergy Louisiana, affordability isn't just something we aim for, it's something we deliver every day. As everyday expenses continue to rise, we remain focused on minimizing the impact of inflation on our customers' bills. We're proud to say our rates were about 33% below the national average last year and have consistently been am  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Office of Multimodal Commerce Aviation Division (LA DOTD), Baton Rouge, has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) addressing the implications of proposed regulations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The letter was submitted in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Manage your energy bill with myAdvisor * With myAdvisor, you can compare your energy usage and costs, view your estimated bill projection, and access information that can help you save money on your electric bill. Read more about these features below: Energy usage Discover when you use the most energy by comparing your usage and cost on a monthly, daily or hourly basis. You can even s  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Oct. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Meet Dr. Junaid Ansari: Expanding advanced stroke and neurological care at Ochsner LSU Health * SHREVEPORT, La. - Ochsner LSU Health is proud to welcome board-certified and fellowship-trained neurologist Junaid Ansari, MD to Ochsner LSU Heath - Academic Medical Center. Dr. Ansari offers extensive experience and a deep commitment to delivering cutting-edge care that improve  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Metro Aviation, Shreveport, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing serious concerns regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking normalizing unmanned aircraft systems beyond visual line of sight operations. The organization warns that the proposed rules could introduce critical safety risks to air operations involving manned aircraft. Metro Aviation, which prides itself on a strong commitment to safety, empha  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Welcomes Foreign Regulators for Fall 2025 International Fellows Program, Marking 20th Anniversary of Bilateral Cooperation and Learning * This week, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) marks 20 years of the International Fellows Program and welcomes 10 foreign regulators, who are participating in the fall 2  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Oct. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Children's Hospital once again named Louisiana's best for kids * NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Children's Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for the fifth consecutive year, according to the 2025-2026 Best Children's Hospital rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings also placed Ochsner Children's Hospital among the nation's Top 50 in tw  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Oct. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Health launches Genetic Wellness Assessment to identify cancer risks early * New Orleans, LA - Ochsner Health announces the launch of its Genetic Wellness Assessment, an innovative screening tool to help identify individuals at risk for hereditary cancers. The Genetic Wellness Assessment is now available for adults interested in learning more about their cancer risk   more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Oct. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release on Oct. 6, 2025: * * * Ochsner MD Anderson expands fully integrated cancer program partnership to Slidell Memorial Hospital * SLIDELL, La. - Ochsner Health today announced an extension of its partnership with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to Slidell Memorial Hospital (SMH), creating an Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center location in Slidell, La. This transformativ  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Powering New Orleans forward * Entergy New Orleans partnered with the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) on the development of the Sullivan Substation, a key component of SWBNO's broader Power Complex. This initiative represents an important step in ensuring the city's residents and businesses have access to reliable electricity and effective stormwater management, especially i  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Condemns Louisiana Attorney General's Baseless Attack on Mifepristone Washington, DC - On Monday, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), asking them to reverse a 2023 policy change that allows doctors to prescribe mifepristone via telehealth.    more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Crawford, Letlow Introduce Legislation to Bridge the Gap by Providing More Immediate Relief for U.S. Farmers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) and Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) introduced the Bridge the Gap for Rural Communities Act (H.R. 5710). This legislation helps farmers bridge the safety net gap until the updated farm provisions in the Working Families Tax Cut  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: American Troops are Suffering Under the Schumer Shutdown * 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 Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) to discuss how hardworking Americans are suffering the consequences of Dem  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: American Troops are Suffering Under the Schumer Shutdown * 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 Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) to discuss how hardworking Americans are suffering the consequences of D  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Chuck Schumer Must Stop Inflicting Pain on the American People * 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 Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) to discuss the need for Democrats to put their personal hatred of Pre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Chuck Schumer Must Stop Inflicting Pain on the American People * 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 Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) to discuss the need for Democrats to put their personal hatred of P  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Democrats Keep Government Shut Down to Appease Far-Left Base * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss the Democrat shutdown and Senate Democrats' refusal to reopen the government and end the pain they've inflicted on the American people. Additionally, Leader Scalise praised President Trump's su  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Democrats Keep Government Shut Down to Appease Far-Left Base * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss the Democrat shutdown and Senate Democrats' refusal to reopen the government and end the pain they've inflicted on the American people. Additionally, Leader Scalise praised President Trump's   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Democrats Playing Political Games with American People * NEW ORLEANS, La. --Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' The Big Weekend Show to discuss Democrats' refusal to reopen the government over their partisan demands, including taxpayer-funded health care for illegal immigrants. Leader Scalise urged constituents to call their Democrat Senators and tell t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: The American People are Sick of Democrats' Shutdown Charade * 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 Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) to discuss how Democrats are putting their far-left base over the needs of the American people, how Senat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: The American People are Sick of Democrats' Shutdown Charade * 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 Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) to discuss how Democrats are putting their far-left base over the needs of the American people, how Sen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Senate HELP Committee Votes to Approve 4 Additional Trump Labor Nominees Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to approve four of President Trump's nominees at the National Labor Relations Board and the Department of Labor. Under the leadership of HELP Chairman Bill Cassidy, M.D  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Senate Passes Cassidy Bills to Strengthen American Workers' Benefits, Now Heads to the House 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's unanimous passage of Cassidy's legislation that strengthen Americans' access   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 7 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Shut the door on "vampire power" loss * Vampire power, or standby power, is electricity that's being used by electronics while they're plugged in, even when they're not in use. Think TVs, microwaves, gaming consoles, phone chargers and more. According to the National Resource Defense Council, Americans spend about $19 billion per year on vampire power costs. An easy solution? Utilizing   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Joins Meet the Press, Face the Nation on Day Five of the Democrat Government Shutdown * On Day Five of the Democrat government shutdown, Speaker Johnson joined Meet the Press on NBC and Face the Nation on CBS to further debunk Democrat lies about their own counterproposal and remind liberal media hosts that it is Senate Democrats who bear responsibility for keeping the government cl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day Eight of Democrat Government Shutdown: The House Passed the Clean CR to Pay Troops, TSA Agents, and Air Traffic Controllers. Democrats Voted for Them to Go Unpaid. * WASHINGTON -- On Day Eight of the Democrat Government Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside House GOP Leadership and Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to highlight t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day Eight of Democrat Government Shutdown: The House Passed the Clean CR to Pay Troops, TSA Agents, and Air Traffic Controllers. Democrats Voted for Them to Go Unpaid. * WASHINGTON -- On Day Eight of the Democrat Government Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside House GOP Leadership and Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to highlight the negative cons  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day Nine of Democrat Government Shutdown: While Schumer Celebrates the Shutdown, U.S. Troops and Their Families Fear Missed Paychecks * WASHINGTON -- On Day Nine of the Democrat Government Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside House GOP Leadership and Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost to discuss Chuck Schumer celebrating U.S. tro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day Nine of Democrat Government Shutdown: While Schumer Celebrates the Shutdown, U.S. Troops and Their Families Fear Missed Paychecks * WASHINGTON -- On Day Nine of the Democrat Government Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside House GOP Leadership and Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost to discuss Chuck Schumer celebrating U.S. troops not receivin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day Seven of Democrat Government Shutdown: Chuck Schumer Continues to Inflict Harm on the American People to "Stand Up to Trump" * WASHINGTON -- As the Democrat Government Shutdown crosses one week, Speaker Johnson held another press conference in the Rayburn Room of the U.S. Capitol to remind the American people - and the mainstream media - that Chuck Schumer has  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day Seven of Democrat Government Shutdown: Chuck Schumer Continues to Inflict Harm on the American People to "Stand Up to Trump" * WASHINGTON -- As the Democrat Government Shutdown crosses one week, Speaker Johnson held another press conference in the Rayburn Room of the U.S. Capitol to remind the American people - and the mainstream media - that Chuck Schumer has spent nearly ha  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day Six of Democrat Government Shutdown: There are a Handful of People in the Country Who Could Reopen the Government, and They're All Senate Democrats * WASHINGTON -- On Day Six of the Democrat government shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a solo press conference in the Rayburn Room of the U.S. Capitol to remind the American people that Democrats - and Democrats alon  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day Six of Democrat Government Shutdown: There are a Handful of People in the Country Who Could Reopen the Government, and They're All Senate Democrats * WASHINGTON -- On Day Six of the Democrat government shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a solo press conference in the Rayburn Room of the U.S. Capitol to remind the American people that Democrats - and Democrats alone - hold the pow  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson to Senate Democrats: Stop Holding the American Government Hostage * WASHINGTON -- On Day Six of the Democrat government shutdown, Speaker Johnson joined the Clay and Buck Show, the Vince Show, and the Hugh Hewitt Show to discuss the consequences of the shutdown on everyday Americans. On Chuck Schumer's fear of his Far-Left base:  Chuck Schumer's a Far-Left progressive politician.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson to Senate Democrats: Stop Holding the American Government Hostage * Johnson made a trio of national radio appearances today to discuss the harmful effects of the Democrat Shutdown WASHINGTON -- On Day Six of the Democrat government shutdown, Speaker Johnson joined the Clay and Buck Show, the Vince Show, and the Hugh Hewitt Show to discuss the consequences of the sh  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: America is Watching a Split Screen Right Now * WASHINGTON -- On Day 10 of the Democrat Government Shutdown, and the first day that federal workers will begin to miss full paychecks, Speaker Johnson joined Fox and Friends on Fox News to discuss Chuck Schumer and the Democrats' refusal to reopen the government. Speaker Johnson also addressed President Trump's histori  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: America is Watching a Split Screen Right Now * WASHINGTON -- On Day 10 of the Democrat Government Shutdown, and the first day that federal workers will begin to miss full paychecks, Speaker Johnson joined Fox and Friends on Fox News to discuss Chuck Schumer and the Democrats' refusal to reopen the government. Speaker Johnson also addressed President Trump's historic peace plan bet  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Democrats Have Voted Eight Times to Block Paychecks to Americans Troops and Federal Workers * WASHINGTON -- On Day 10 of the Democrat Government Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside House GOP Leadership and Chairman Steil of the Committee on House Administration to discuss Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats' repeated votes to keep the government closed and b  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Reasonable Senate Democrats Must End the Shutdown Pain and Vote to Reopen the Government * WASHINGTON -- This evening, after Senate Democrats rejected the clean, short-term, nonpartisan continuing resolution to fund the government for the sixth time, Speaker Johnson joined The Lead on CNN, Balance of Power on Bloomberg TV, and Hannity on Fox News to discuss the gove  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Reasonable Senate Democrats Must End the Shutdown Pain and Vote to Reopen the Government * WASHINGTON -- This evening, after Senate Democrats rejected the clean, short-term, nonpartisan continuing resolution to fund the government for the sixth time, Speaker Johnson joined The Lead on CNN, Balance of Power on Bloomberg TV, and Hannity on Fox News to discuss the government shutdown'  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Superpower Mississippi: Our bold plan to cut power outages in half...at less cost to customers * Electricity is a necessity, not a luxury. And no one gets up each morning and puts in an order for your daily power supply. You expect Entergy Mississippi to make it available when you need it - and with rare exceptions, it is. But we know there's more we can do. That's why we're making the  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Oct. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Thriving Through Menopause: Ochsner LSU Health hosts public event on menopause awareness and education * SHREVEPORT, La. - October is designated as World Menopause Awareness Month and Ochsner LSU Health is shining a light on menopause through two lunch and learns to provide women with information and answer questions about menopause. This year's focus is on emphasizing the  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Oct. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans hosts World Homeless Day Event featuring Ochsner Health Screenings * Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans (TASGNO) will host a special event in recognition of World Homeless Day on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rosenwald Gymnasium. The event aims to raise awareness about the growing homelessness epid  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 7 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Tree trimming: Three things you need to know * Tree trimming is about more than just shaping the branches with heavy shears; it's an important part of overall tree care and safety. Long branches that hang over the road, power lines or your home are hazards, and weak branches can be easily broken by strong winds and storms. Remove those potential dangers before they become a problem by pro  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 10 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane National Primate Research Center adopts new name reflecting broader mission One of the nation's longest-running National Institutes of Health-funded research programs has a new name. The Tulane National Primate Research Center will now be known as the Tulane National Biomedical Research Center to better reflect the breadth of research conducted at its Covington, Louisiana, campus as well as it  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Hannah Berryhill, a professor of practice at the Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, addressed a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security urging the agency to rescind its recent proposal to eliminate the "duration of status" (D/S) policy for international students. The change, she argues, would adversely affect the ability of the United States to attract and retain top talent, directly impacting the nation's economic future. In her letter s  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * North American ice sheets drove dramatic sea-level rise at the end of the last ice age Melting ice sheets in North America played a far greater role in driving global sea-level rise at the end of the last ice age than scientists had thought, according to a Tulane University-led study (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41561-025-01806-0) published in Nature Geoscience. The findings overturn   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Cassidy Releases Statement, Joins Resolution Recognizing Two-Year Anniversary of October 7 * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a video recognizing the two-year anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel that killed over a thousand Israelis and Americans. Cassidy also joined U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) in introducing a resolution condemning Iran-b  more