News Tipoffs - Louisiana Editors
America's Electric Companies Are Protecting Customers and Powering Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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America's Electric Companies Are Protecting Customers and Powering Innovation
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WASHINGTON (July 23, 2026) -Drew Maloney, President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), released a statement today highlighting how investor-owned electric companies are serving customers while driving opportunity and economic development in communities across the country.
" America's ele
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ATA Applauds Bill to Protect Truckers from Staged Crashes
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA Applauds Bill to Protect Truckers from Staged Crashes
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Jul 22, 2026
Legislation introduced by Sen. Moody would crack down on these costly, dangerous schemes
Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) for introducing the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act (S. 5058), a bill that would make it a feder
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Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the manufacturers of mifepristone in Louisiana v. FDA. Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved mifepriston
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Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Retirement of Rep. Cleo Fields
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release:
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Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Retirement of Rep. Cleo Fields
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Y vette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
"The Congressional Black Caucus applauds Congressman Cleo Fields for his distinguished tenure in the U.S. Congress. For more than three decades in public service, Congressman Fields
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Cotality: U.S. Homeowners Reach a Historic Wealth Plateau
IRVINE, California, July 24 (TNSxrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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US homeowners reach a historic wealth plateau
Homeowners' wealth is on a solid foundation, with net equity for mortgages reaching $17.9 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, according to Cotality's Homeowner Equity Insights Report.
Most American homeowners now have a comfortable equity cushion. Across 56.7 million U.S. properties, the average borrower has $310,500 in home equity.
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Couvillion named LCU admissions director
PINEVILLE, Louisiana, July 23 -- Louisiana Christian University issued the following news release:
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Couvillion named LCU admissions director
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Emily Couvillion has been named Louisiana Christian University's director of admissions.
Couvillion previously served as an admissions counselor and the recruiter for the New Orleans area. She has worked for LCU since September.
"I am very excited to move into this year in this new role," Couvillion said. "I feel as if we are building a great
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Department of Energy's Genesis Mission selects Tulane team using AI to discover next-generation superconductors
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 22 -- Tulane University issued the following news release:
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Department of Energy's Genesis Mission selects Tulane team using AI to discover next-generation superconductors
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For more than a century, scientists have searched for superconductors that could one day make the nation's electrical grid more efficient, improve MRIs and other medical imaging technologies, and advance quantum computing. But discovering new superconductors has long been one of the fiel
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Eight Baker Donelson Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 24 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Eight Baker Donelson Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide
Eight attorneys from Baker Donelson have been recognized as leading practitioners in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth guide, the eleventh edition of the guide, which covers the private wealth market in more than 55 countries. The elite guide recognizes fewer than 5,000 practitioners and 2,250 departments worldwide.
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Entergy Arkansas awards Community Power Scholarships to six outstanding students
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Arkansas awards Community Power Scholarships to six outstanding students
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Entergy Arkansas is investing in the next generation by awarding six outstanding students $5,000 Community Power Scholarships as they prepare to begin their college careers this fall.
The Community Power Scholarship program recognizes the children of Entergy employees who have demonstrated excellence in
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Entergy New Orleans updates City Council on reliability improvements, underground infrastructure and hurricane preparedness
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy New Orleans updates City Council on reliability improvements, underground infrastructure and hurricane preparedness
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Entergy New Orleans' CEO and President Deanna Rodriguez on the ground in the North Kenilworth neighborhood
Entergy New Orleans' leadership team today came before the New Orleans City Council to provide updates on three key priorities: ongoing reliability improve
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Federal Register: DOEd Office for Civil Rights Issues Final Rule Aligning Title VI Regulations With Statutory Text
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- The Secretary of Education amends the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to eliminate disparate-impact liability. These amendments bring the U.S. Department of Education's regulations in line with Title VI's original public meaning, avoid constitutional concerns, implement changes that are consistent with Executive Order 14281, "Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy," reflect the Department's independent policy determinati
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Federal Register: EEOC Issues Proposed Rule, Public Hearing on Removing Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is issuing a proposed rule to rescind and remove the requirements for the filing of the EEO-1, EEO-2, EEO-3, EEO-4, EEO-5, and EEO-6 reports, and the recordkeeping and record preservation requirements related to these reports, under 29 CFR part 1602 because it has preliminarily determined that the reports are inconsistent with equal employment opportunity law and potentially unconstitutional. It further finds the d
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Federal Register: HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Final Rule, Rescission of Vocational Education Non-Discrimination Guidelines
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rescinds the Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs. The Department also makes conforming amendments by removing cross-references to the Guidelines in its regulations. The Guidelines were developed and issued by HHS's predecessor, the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), in 1
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Louisiana Creates New Workplace Violence Protections for Retail and Hospitality Service Workers - Everything Employers Need to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 23, 2026:
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Louisiana Creates New Workplace Violence Protections for Retail and Hospitality Service Workers: Everything Employers Need to Know
The Louisiana Behind the Counter Protection Act (LBCPA) - which aims to deter workplace violence in retail and food service establishments - is about to take effect on August 1. While the new state law imposes no obligations on employers, businesses with
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Global Strike hosts acquisitions summit at Barksdale AFB to drive modernization
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news:
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Global Strike hosts acquisitions summit at Barksdale AFB to drive modernization
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Air Force Global Strike Command hosted a Technology, Acquisition and Sustainment Review from June 23-25 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The three-day summit brought together senior leaders from across the enterprise to align strategic capabilities with the warfi
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House Passes the Stop Insider Trading Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Passes the Stop Insider Trading Act
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198 House Democrats vote against legislation banning Members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks, profiting from inside information
WASHINGTON -Speaker Johnson today released the following statement after House Republicans passed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act.
"For too long, Americans struggling to make ends meet h
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House Republicans Are Rebuilding the Arsenal of Freedom
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Are Rebuilding the Arsenal of Freedom
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House passes FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON -Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027.
"The FY27 National Defense Authorization Act will ensure America maintains the most lethal, most dynamic,
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House Republicans Pass Budget Resolution Unlocking Legislation to Secure American Elections and Strengthen Our Homeland
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Pass Budget Resolution Unlocking Legislation to Secure American Elections and Strengthen Our Homeland
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WASHINGTON -Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain today released the following statement after House passage of the Budget Resolution for Reconciliation 3.0 -the SAVE and Protect America Act:
"Today, House Republicans passed the B
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How Rutgers Is Helping to Tackle the Rising Crisis of Public Housing Residents Facing Dementia Alone
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 24 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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How Rutgers Is Helping to Tackle the Rising Crisis of Public Housing Residents Facing Dementia Alone
A Newark screening initiative revealed severe cognitive decline among isolated, low-income seniors--prompting Rutgers researchers to launch a new intervention program
By Kathleen O'Brien
When Payton White, a doctoral student at Rutgers University-Newark, began a memory screening program for African Amer
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ICYMI: POLITICO Highlights Advance of Senator Collins' Bipartisan $35 Insulin Cap
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: POLITICO Highlights Advance of Senator Collins' Bipartisan $35 Insulin Cap
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - POLITICO highlighted the bipartisan Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee vote to advance the INSULIN Act, landmark legislation led by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and John Kennedy (R-LA).
The legislation advanced
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James to lead University's Student Engagement
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, July 23 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news:
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James to lead University's Student Engagement
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Telvin James has been hired by University of the Ozarks as the new director of student engagement in the Office of Student Life.
Born and raised in Texarkana, Texas, James most recently served as assistant director of student engagement and leadership and as an adjunct instructor at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL) from 2022 to 2026.
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La. Gov. Landry Issues Executive Order No. JML 26-066 on Renewal of State of Emergency Licensed Bed Capacity for Nursing Facilities
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 17 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following executive order (No. JML 26-066):
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RENEWAL OF STATE OF EMERGENCY LICENSED BED CAPACITY FOR NURSING FACILITIES
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act, R.S. 29:721, et seq., a state ofemergency was declared through Executive Order No. JML 26-055 on June 18, 2026, and JML 26-055 has been renewed and amended by JML 26-057, and J ML 26-062;
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La. Gov. Landry Issues Executive Order No. JML 26-067 on Bond Allocation 2026 Ceiling Amendment
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 24 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following executive order (No. JML 26-067):
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BOND ALLOCATION 2026 CEILING AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, Section 146 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (hereafter the "Act"), as amended (hereafter the "Code"), restricts the total principal amount of certain private activity bonds (hereafter the "Bonds") that exclude interest from gross income for federal income tax purposes under Section 103 ofthe Code;
WHEREAS, Act No.
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LaPrep's foundational impact felt as STEM enrichment program celebrates 1,000 graduates
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 21 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus issued the following news:
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LaPrep's foundational impact felt as STEM enrichment program celebrates 1,000 graduates
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SHREVEPORT - When 45 local middle schoolers crossed the stage upon completing the LaPrep program at LSU Shreveport in early July, the seven-week summer enrichment focusing on science and math topics traversed an impressive milestone.
More than 1,000 middle schoolers have poured their creati
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $8.8M Sale of Cardiovascular Specialty Care Center in Covington, Louisiana
ENCINO, California, July 24 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $8.8M Sale of Cardiovascular Specialty Care Center in Covington, Louisiana
COVINGTON, La. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 10,690-square-foot medical office property, occupied by Cardiovascular Specialty
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Murray, Schumer, Wyden, Jeffries, Clark, Pallone, DeGette, Raskin, and Pressley Lead 250+ Congressional Democrats in Fifth Circuit Fight to Protect Mifepristone Access, Women's Health Care, and FDA Authority
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Murray, Schumer, Wyden, Jeffries, Clark, Pallone, DeGette, Raskin, and Pressley Lead 250+ Congressional Democrats in Fifth Circuit Fight to Protect Mifepristone Access, Women's Health Care, and FDA Authority
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More than 250 House and Senate Democrats filed an amicus brief to the Fifth Circuit arguing that mifepristone has undergone a rigorous FDA approval process and has repeatedly been found to
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Navy Nurse Awarded for Pediatric Trauma Care Research, Improvements
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Navy Nurse Awarded for Pediatric Trauma Care Research, Improvements
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A nurse assigned to the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune in North Carolina is being recognized for her research and process improvement efforts in pediatric trauma care.
Navy Cmdr. Emily Latimer, an emergency clinical nurse specialist, was recently awarded the Defense Health Agency Nursing Award for Evidence-Based Practice. Latimer spearh
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New Applied Behavioral Analysis certificate targets growing need for autism support
RUSTON, Louisiana, July 22 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news:
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New Applied Behavioral Analysis certificate targets growing need for autism support
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The School of Human Ecology in Louisiana Tech University's College of Education and Human Sciences is launching a new undergraduate certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), designed to prepare students for careers such as Registered Behavior Technicians. This certificate aims to address the increasing demand fo
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Reps. Carter, Dunn, Craig Champion the Improving CARE for Youth Act
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Carter, Dunn, Craig Champion the Improving CARE for Youth Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), alongside Reps. Neal Dunn (R-FL) and Angie Craig (D-MN) introduced the Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably (CARE) for Youth Act. This bipartisan legislation increases access to mental health services for children enrolled in Medicaid.
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SBA Announces $6 Million Competition for Women's Business Center Modernization
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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SBA Announces $6 Million Competition for Women's Business Center Modernization
Statutory Awards to Expand Statewide Support Networks and Access for Women Entrepreneurs
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Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a national competition for $6 million in grant funding as part of a new Women's Business Center (WBC) Modernization Initiative. Established nearly 40 years ago durin
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Scalise: House Republicans Are Delivering Results While Democrats Continue to Obstruct
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: House Republicans Are Delivering Results While Democrats Continue to Obstruct
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Today on the House floor, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) contrasted House Republicans' record of lowering costs, strengthening border security, combatting fraud, and advancing election integrity with Democrats' continued opposition to those priorities. Leader Scalise also pointed
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Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Chairman Cassidy Advances Legislation Improving Families' Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 22, 2026:
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Chairman Cassidy Advances Legislation Improving Families' Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care
Today the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to favorably report multiple bills making health care more affordable and accessible to American families.
"I come to this issue not on
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Senate HELP Committee to Vote on Bills Expanding Opportunities for Americans to Succeed
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 22, 2026:
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Senate HELP Committee to Vote on Bills Expanding Opportunities for Americans to Succeed
On Wednesday, July 29, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will vote on bills to increase Americans' educational opportunities and give them more tools to secure a strong retirement.
The bills under c
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Speaker Johnson: Once Again, House Republicans Deliver
WASHINGTON, July 23 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: Once Again, House Republicans Deliver
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WASHINGTON -Yesterday, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks following House passage this week of the budget resolution to unlock Reconciliation 3.0, the Stop Insider Trading Act, the FY27 NDAA, and the clean continuing resolution to fund the government through the midterm elections.
"Americans demand a few things that are comm
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Speaker Johnson: Once Again, House Republicans Deliver
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: Once Again, House Republicans Deliver
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WASHINGTON -Yesterday, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks following House passage this week of the budget resolution to unlock Reconciliation 3.0, the Stop Insider Trading Act, the FY27 NDAA, and the clean continuing resolution to fund the government through the midterm elections.
"Americans demand a few things that are common sense. They d
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State Board Selects Monty Sullivan to Lead N.C. Community Colleges
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 24 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news:
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State Board selects Monty Sullivan to lead NC Community Colleges
Higher education leader, who transformed Louisiana's community college system, would oversee 58 colleges serving 600,000 students. The nomination now goes to the General Assembly.
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The State Board of Community Colleges selected Dr. Monty Sullivan to lead the North Carolina Community College System, choosing a leader wh
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, July 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today:
Empowering Americans with Disabilities in the Workforce
Millions of Americans have achieved the American Dream through the opportunity to work, build careers, and provide for their families. However, many Americans with disabilities face unnecessary barriers to employmen
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USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news:
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USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands
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(Washington, D.C., July 23, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health. This partnership opportunity is part of a broad
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VCOM-Louisiana and FMOL Health - St. Francis Bring New Community Clinic to Northeast Louisiana
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news:
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VCOM-Louisiana and FMOL Health | St. Francis Bring New Community Clinic to Northeast Louisiana
By Danielle Voumard
A new healthcare clinic is poised to expand access to care, strengthen physician training, and serve as a long-term investment in the health of Northeast Louisiana.
The St. Francis Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Clinic --o
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Warnock Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Protect and Expand Voting Rights in America
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Protect and Expand Voting Rights in America
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In a new framework released today, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock called for Congress to investigate state politicians who rushed to gerrymander maps and eliminate Black majority districts following the Supreme Court's Callais decision
The investigations would seek to determine if lawmakers illegally discri
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