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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Louisiana Newsletter for 2025-11-16 ( 52 items )  
Americans United Urges Supreme Court to Protect the Religious Freedom of Incarcerated People (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Americans United urges Supreme Court to protect the religious freedom of incarcerated people Americans United for Separation of Church and State President and CEO Rachel Laser issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court hearing oral argument today in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections. The federal lawsuit was brought by Damon Landor,  more PR

Baton Rouge General flips the switch on reliable backup power in partnership with Entergy's Power Through program and Enchanted Rock (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Baton Rouge General flips the switch on reliable backup power in partnership with Entergy's Power Through program and Enchanted Rock * BATON ROUGE, La.Baton Rouge General (BRG), in partnership with Entergy Louisiana's Power Through program and Enchanted Rock, celebrated a major milestone today with the activation of whole-facility generators at its Bluebonnet and Mid City campuses. The n more PR

BLM seeks input for March 2026 sales of oil and gas leases in six states (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM seeks input for March 2026 sales of oil and gas leases in six states * WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include oil and gas parcels in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi and Nevada in March 2026 lease sales. The comment period ends Dec. 12, 2025. The BLM p more PR

Cassidy Calls for Action to Make Health Care Affordable (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Calls for Action to Make Health Care Affordable * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered remarks on the U.S. Senate floor calling on Congress to work together to address the real issues driving up health care costs for the American people. Specifically, Cassidy criticized the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, which funnel billions of taxpayer dollars to giant insurance co more PR

Cassidy Continues to Demand End to Shutdown, Echoes Call from President Trump to Make Health Care Affordable for Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Continues to Demand End to Shutdown, Echoes Call from President Trump to Make Health Care Affordable for Families * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), delivered remarks on the U.S. Senate floor calling on Democrats to end the shutdown and for Congress to work together on real solutions to make health care affordable for families. Specifically, Cassidy criticized the Enhanc more PR

Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech Calling on Democrats to Work Together to Lower Families' Health Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech Calling on Democrats to Work Together to Lower Families' Health Costs * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor urging Democrats to work together on real solutions to make health care affordable for the American people. Specifically, he criticized the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, which funnel billions of taxpaye more PR

Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech to Demand End to Shutdown, Call for Action to Lower Health Costs for American Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech to Demand End to Shutdown, Call for Action to Lower Health Costs for American Families * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), delivered remarks on the U.S. Senate floor calling on Democrats to end the shutdown and for Congress to work together on real solutions to lower health insurance costs for families. Specifically, he offered an alternative to the  more PR

Cassidy Recognized for Work to Advance Historic Tax Credit in New Orleans (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Recognized for Work to Advance Historic Tax Credit in New Orleans * METAIRIE - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) visited the Shops at Jax Brewery in New Orleans to acknowledge a plaque unveiled in his honor thanking him for his support of the Historic Tax Credit (HTC). Thanks to that credit, they were able to renovate its building in 2024, supporting over 400 jobs. "Across Ne more PR

Cassidy Releases Statement on Vote to Reopen Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Releases Statement on Vote to Reopen Government * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement on Democrats voting to reopen the government after 42 days. This legislation will reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) retroactive to October 1 st, fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), pay our federal workers a more PR

Cassidy, Higgins, Kennedy, Johnson Back McNeese University Request for Naval ROTC Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Higgins, Kennedy, Johnson Back McNeese University Request for Naval ROTC Program * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), U.S. Representative Clay Higgins (R-LA-03), Senator John Kennedy (R-LA), and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) expressed strong support for McNeese University's request to establish a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program. "We extend our sup more PR

Chair Cassidy, Colleagues Unveil Bills to Strengthen Workers' Rights, Deliver President Trump's Pro-Worker Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy, Colleagues Unveil Bills to Strengthen Workers' Rights, Deliver President Trump's Pro-Worker Agenda U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a legislative package to reform labor laws to strengthen worker freedoms and pro more PR

Congressman Carter Tribute to Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Tribute to Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: "Today I learned that my very dear friend and colleague, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, will not seek reelection. Selfishly, I am saddened by this news but I am also filled with joy knowing that she will now have the time to e more PR

Demonstrating our efforts in recruiting, employing and retaining our nation's veterans (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Demonstrating our efforts in recruiting, employing and retaining our nation's veterans * For the eight consecutive year, the U.S. Department of Labor has recognized Entergy as a recipient of the HIRE Vets Medallion Award, which honors exceptional achievement in veteran employment. Entergy earned the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award, demonstrating our efforts in recruiting, employing and re more PR

Dr. Anene returns to Ochsner LSU Health, bringing compassionate pediatric care to Provenance neighborhood (10)
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Nov. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Anene returns to Ochsner LSU Health, bringing compassionate pediatric care to Provenance neighborhood * SHREVEPORT, La. - Ochsner LSU Health is excited to welcome Shaheena Anene, M.D., a board-certified pediatrician to its Internal Medicine and Pediatrics clinic, located in the Provenance neighborhood. Dr. Anene brings a wealth of experience and a steadfast dedication t more PR

Driving economic growth in New Orleans (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Driving economic growth in New Orleans * Import distribution centers are reshaping how major retailers move products across the country. These large facilities receive imported goods from ocean carriers and prepare them for transport to stores and customers across the United States. When located near a port, import distribution centers generate concentrated economic activity, create perm more PR

Easterseals Arkansas receives over $18K in incentives from Entergy Arkansas's energy efficiency initiative (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Easterseals Arkansas receives over $18K in incentives from Entergy Arkansas's energy efficiency initiative * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Entergy Arkansas recently awarded Easterseals of Arkansas more than $18,000 in incentives for energy efficiency projects completed as part of the Entergy Solutions CitySmart program's mission-based offering. Easterseals completed construction on their new Acade more PR

GONZALES MAN SENTENCED TO 18 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR SCHEME TO DEFRAUD THE COVID-19-ERA EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT PROGRAM (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * GONZALES MAN SENTENCED TO 18 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR SCHEME TO DEFRAUD THE COVID-19-ERA EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT PROGRAM United States Attorney Kurt Wall announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Damian R. Raby, age 42, of Gonzales, Louisiana, to 216 months in federal prison following h more PR

HCU Husky Coders Earn Bronze at International Collegiate Programming Contest (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 14 -- Houston Christian University issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * HCU Husky Coders Earn Bronze at International Collegiate Programming Contest A student programming team from Houston Christian University (HCU) earned a bronze medal at the Rice University site in Division II of the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) South Central USA Regional, showcasing the team's emerging technical skills and teamwork. The Husky Coders -- Jame more PR

Honduran Man Convicted at Trial for Kidnapping-For-Ransom Charges and Assault on a Federal Officer (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Nov. 14, 2025: * * * Honduran Man Convicted at Trial for Kidnapping-For-Ransom Charges and Assault on a Federal Officer Editor's Note: This matter occurred on date indicated but not published at that time due to the government shutdown. Press release posted and made available following the return to normal operations. * Following a three-day jury tri more PR

House GOP Leadership Statement on Passage of Government Funding Bill to End the Democrat Shutdown and Reopen the Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House GOP Leadership Statement on Passage of Government Funding Bill to End the Democrat Shutdown and Reopen the Government * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Speaker Johnson, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released a statement after House Republicans passed and sent to President Trump's desk the government funding bill to reopen the government after Washington Dem more PR

House GOP Leadership Statement on Passage of Government Funding Bill to End the Democrat Shutdown and Reopen the Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House GOP Leadership Statement on Passage of Government Funding Bill to End the Democrat Shutdown and Reopen the Government * WASHINGTON Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released a statement after House Republicans passed and sent to President Trump's desk the government funding bill to reopen the government after Washington Democrats kept it clos more PR

House GOP Leadership Statement on Passage of Government Funding Bill to End the Democrat Shutdown and Reopen the Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House GOP Leadership Statement on Passage of Government Funding Bill to End the Democrat Shutdown and Reopen the Government * WASHINGTON Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman McClain released a statement after House Republicans passed and sent to President Trump's desk the government funding bill to reopen the government after Washington Democrats kept it closed for 43 days,  more PR

ICE relocates New Orleans field office headquarters to St. Rose, Louisiana (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE relocates New Orleans field office headquarters to St. Rose, Louisiana * St. Rose, Louisiana - ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations New Orleans Field Office has moved from the Central Business District to 181 James Drive W, St. Rose, LA 70087. All in-person reporting, public facing activity, and official correspondence will be managed at the more PR

Kennedy releases FDIC report outlining steps to confront workplace misconduct and restore accountability (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy releases FDIC report outlining steps to confront workplace misconduct and restore accountability * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today released a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) report outlining long-overdue plans to address pervasive workplace misconduct, harassment, and cultural failings within the agency. The FDICan inde more PR

Kennedy secures veterans' Second Amendment rights in deal to reopen government, renews call to stop paying Congress during shutdowns (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy secures veterans' Second Amendment rights in deal to reopen government, renews call to stop paying Congress during shutdowns * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) announced that the agreement to reopen the federal government includes his measure protecting veterans' Second Amendment rights. The deal involves three appropriation packages and funds other government agencies at previously  more PR

Kennedy, Kelly introduce bill to improve Department of Veterans Affairs phone service system (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Kelly introduce bill to improve Department of Veterans Affairs phone service system * WASHINGTON - Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) today introduced the Stuck on Hold Act, a bill to require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to inform callers of their estimated hold time, and if the projected wait exceeds ten minutes, offer callers the option to receive a callback  more PR

Lamar's defense tames Southeastern Louisiana (10)
WACO, Texas, Nov. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Lamar's defense tames Southeastern Louisiana * In a tightly contested game, it was Lamar's defense who rose to the top. The Cardinals held the Southeastern Louisiana offense to just 56 yards passing on five completed passes and didn't allow them to score their first touchdown until the 7:23 mark in the fourth quarter. Lamar won a close game, 14-12, and moved up four spots to  more PR

Letlow Secures $2 Million for Amite River Basin Project (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Letlow Secures $2 Million for Amite River Basin Project * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Through her work on the House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Julia Letlow has secured $2 million in Community Project Funding to boost flood mitigation efforts in South Louisiana. Letlow secured funding for the Upper Amite River Flood Reduction and Restoration project in the FY 2026 Agriculture and Rural Develo more PR

Letlow Secures $4 Million for Delhi Hospital in Richland Parish (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Letlow Secures $4 Million for Delhi Hospital in Richland Parish * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow has secured $4 million in Community Project Funding to support rural healthcare needs in Northeast Louisiana. Letlow secured funding in the FY 2026 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations bill to support the coming Delhi Hospital Outpatient Therapy and Diabetes Education Cente more PR

Letlow Statement on Vote to End Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Letlow Statement on Vote to End Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman and House Appropriations Committee member Julia Letlow today released the following statement following congressional action to reopen the federal government. "An entirely unnecessary government shutdown is finally coming to a close. Thankfully, enough Senate Democrats ended the political games and joined with Republican more PR

Louisiana Tech University: Educators Attend UFLI Workshop to Enhance Literacy and Phonics Instruction Education and Human Sciences (10)
RUSTON, Louisiana, Nov. 15 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * Educators attend UFLI workshop to enhance literacy and phonics instruction Education and Human Sciences Teacher candidates from Louisiana Tech University, educators from A.E. Phillips Laboratory School, and literacy leaders from Lincoln Parish Schools came together to strengthen small group phonics instruction during a recent professional development workshop. Hosted by the Department of Curriculum, Ins more PR

Louisiana's Infrastructure Graded at 'C-' | ASCE (10)
RESTON, Virginia, Nov. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * Louisiana's Infrastructure Graded at 'C-' | ASCE * BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for Louisiana's Infrastructure today, assigning 10 categories of infrastructure a cumulative grade of 'C-.' This grade is a half-notch increase from the 'D+' grade the s more PR

National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild: Louisiana High Schooler Challenges Wrongful Deportation in Federal Court (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Louisiana High Schooler Challenges Wrongful Deportation in Federal Court Today, the National Immigration Project, Tulane Immigrant Rights Law Clinic, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana filed a federal lawsuit demanding the return of Elias*, a 16-year-old boy who was unlawfully deported to Guatemala by Immigration and Customs Enforceme more PR

New Orleans Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Nov. 14, 2025: * * * New Orleans Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses Editor's Note: This matter occurred on date indicated but not published at that time due to the government shutdown. Press release posted and made available following the return to normal operations. * RYAN JOHNSON ("JOHNSON"), age 22, was sentenced on November more PR

Next Week: Senate HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Strengthening Americans' Retirement Savings (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * NEXT WEEK: Senate HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Strengthening Americans' Retirement Savings On Thursday, November 20, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on how to strengthen the retirement system to benefit American workers and their families. Title: The Future o more PR

Ochsner facilities earn 'A' hospital safety grades (10)
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Nov. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner facilities earn 'A' hospital safety grades * NEW ORLEANS - Showcasing dedication to excellence and patient safety, numerous Ochsner Health hospitals earned an "A" hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization. Leapfrog assigns grades to hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focuse more PR

Ochsner Lafayette General Andrews Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute opens to provide advance orthopedic care for more patients in Acadiana (10)
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Nov. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Lafayette General Andrews Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute opens to provide advance orthopedic care for more patients in Acadiana * High-res photos available here. LAFAYETTE, LA - Ochsner Lafayette General celebrated the grand opening of the Ochsner Andrews Institute in Lafayette, marking a significant leap forward in comprehensive orthopedic care and sport more PR

Ochsner LSU Health welcomes multiple specialists, continues growing number of physicians (10)
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Nov. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner LSU Health welcomes multiple specialists, continues growing number of physicians * SHREVEPORT, La. - Ochsner LSU Health is proud to welcome four new providers to its team, expanding access to care in Shreveport-Bossier and the surrounding communities. Adam Blancher, MD joins as an otolaryngologist (ENT - ear, nose and throat) and will see patients at Ochsner LSU He more PR

Rep. Carter Statement on Disastrous Republican Budget that Abandons Working Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Carter Statement on Disastrous Republican Budget that Abandons Working Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after voting against the disastrous Republican budget that fails to extend critical Affordable Care Act (ACA) Premium Tax Credits. This comes after Republicans slashedessential health care and nutrition programs in more PR

Rep. Carter Statement on Senate's Failure to Protect Affordable Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Carter Statement on Senate's Failure to Protect Affordable Health Care * NEW ORLEANS, LA - Tonight, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: "I am deeply disappointed in the Senate for abandoning the fight for affordable health care for working families. "After seven long weeks of negotiation, the decision to walk away from extending Affordable Care Act tax c more PR

Scalise: It's Time to End the Democrats' Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: It's Time to End the Democrats' Shutdown * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss the Democrat Shutdown coming to an end, despite many in their party wanting Americans to continue suffering. Leader Scalise highlighted House Democrats' efforts to gut the $50 billion rural hospital fund while claiming the shutdown is about he more PR

Scalise: It's Time to End the Democrats' Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: It's Time to End the Democrats' Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss the Democrat Shutdown coming to an end, despite many in their party wanting Americans to continue suffering. Leader Scalise highlighted House Democrats' efforts to gut the $50 billion rural hospital fund while claiming the shutdown is about he more PR

Scalise: Today is About Ending the Misery Democrats Created (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Today is About Ending the Misery Democrats Created * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor ahead of House Republicans' vote to reopen the government, as Democrats continue to placate their radical base and hold Americans hostage. Leader Scalise emphasized that it's past time to bring the Democrat-imposed suffering to an end. Click  more PR

Senate HELP Committee to Consider Trump Nominees (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Senate HELP Committee to Consider Trump Nominees On Wednesday, November 19, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will vote on Trump administration nominees for the National Labor Relations Board and the National Endowment for the Arts. Agenda: * Nomination of Scott Mayer to be a Member o more PR

Senate HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Future of Organ Network, Strengthening Patients' Access to Lifesaving Organs (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Senate HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Future of Organ Network, Strengthening Patients' Access to Lifesaving Organs On Wednesday, November 19, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and improving access to more PR

Speaker Johnson Makes a Trio of Television Appearances (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Makes a Trio of Television Appearances * WASHINGTON This afternoon, Speaker Johnson made a trio of television appearances on Fox Business' Kudlow, Newsmax's The Record, and CNN's The Lead to discuss Senate Democrats finally finding the courage to end the government shutdown. Speaker Johnson also addressed Republican efforts to drive down the cost of living following four failed yea more PR

Speaker Johnson Remarks on Day 41 of Democrat Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Remarks on Day 41 of Democrat Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON On Day 41 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks after eight Senate Democrats voted last night to break the filibuster and begin the process of voting to reopen the government. "It appears to us this morning that our long national nightmare is finally coming to an end, and we're gr more PR

Speaker Johnson Remarks on Day 41 of Democrat Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Remarks on Day 41 of Democrat Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON On Day 41 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks after eight Senate Democrats voted last night to break the filibuster and begin the process of voting to reopen the government. "It appears to us this morning that our long national nightmare is finally coming to an end, and we're grateful for that. more PR

Speaker Johnson: The Democrats Knew the Pain the Shutdown Would Cause, and They Did It Anyway (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: The Democrats Knew the Pain the Shutdown Would Cause, and They Did It Anyway * Johnson joins Mornings with Maria to discuss ending the Democrat Shutdown and the House Republican agenda going forward WASHINGTON This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria to discuss the House Republican agenda going forward after Congre more PR

Speaker Johnson: The Democrats Knew the Pain the Shutdown Would Cause, and They Did It Anyway (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: The Democrats Knew the Pain the Shutdown Would Cause, and They Did It Anyway * WASHINGTON This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria to discuss the House Republican agenda going forward after Congressional Democrats kept the government closed for a record-long 43 days. Watch Speaker Johnson's full interview here. On the end of the more PR

SWEPCO Debuts Branded Bus to Celebrate Community and Deliver On-the-Spot Support (10)
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Nov. 14 -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * SWEPCO Debuts Branded Bus to Celebrate Community and Deliver On-the-Spot Support SWEPCO Customer Operations Supervisor Criss Warren talks with a customer onboard the newly wrapped SporTran bus that promotes SWEPCO bill help and energy savings programs. A small team of employees rode the bus throughout the morning to answer questions and distribute helpful more PR

UNO History Professor Marc Landry Wins Baker-Burton Award for His Book 'Mountain Battery' (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 13 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: * * * UNO History Professor Marc Landry Wins Baker-Burton Award for His Book "Mountain Battery" University of New Orleans history professor Marc Landry has received the Baker-Burton Award for the best first book in European history by a member of a Southern college or university. His book, Mountain Battery: The Alps, Water and Power in the Fossil Fuel Age, is published by Stanford University Pr more PR