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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Louisiana Newsletter for 2026-01-23 ( 24 items )  
American Society of Hematology Announces 2026 Scholar Award Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Hematology posted the following news release: * * * American Society of Hematology Announces 2026 Scholar Award Recipients * (WASHINGTON, January 22, 2026) -The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is awarding its 2026 Scholar Award to 53 early-career investigators dedicated to careers in hematology research. Designed to support recipients as they transition from training programs to careers as independent investigators, ASH  more PR

Center for a Humane Economy Applauds St. Landry Parish Council for Rejecting Cockfighting Legalization Scheme (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Center for a Humane Economy Applauds St. Landry Parish Council for Rejecting Cockfighting Legalization Scheme Animal Wellness Action Applauds St. Landry Parish Council for Rejecting Cockfighting Legalization Scheme * Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy commend the St. Landry Parish Council for rejecting a cockamamie and legally baseless proposal advanced by cockfighting adv more PR

Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Senior Director Horton Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Chris Horton, senior director of fisheries policy for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing on the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745): * * * Thank you, Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and members of the Subcommittee. My name is Chris Horton, and I'm the Senior Director of Fisheries Policy for the Congress more PR

Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. Secures Key Funding for New Orleans, Passes Bipartisan Funding Bill for Sickle Cell Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. Secures Key Funding for New Orleans, Passes Bipartisan Funding Bill for Sickle Cell Research * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) highlighted his support of bipartisan funding bills, H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act and H.R. 7148, the Department of De more PR

Delta Waterfowl CEO Tharpe Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Delta Waterfowl CEO Jason Tharpe from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors": * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony today. I come before the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries to speak on a topic that is of gre more PR

Greenberg Traurig's Global Real Estate Practice Delivers on Key Opportunities in 2025, Begins 2026 with Robust Optimism (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Global Real Estate Practice Delivers on Key Opportunities in 2025, Begins 2026 with Robust Optimism * NEW YORK - Jan. 22, 2026 - Building on an active 2025, Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Global Real Estate Practice enters 2026 with strong momentum in deal flow, fueled by investor interest and sound market fundamentals. From the development of a new data more PR

Gulf of America Regional Director Domangue Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Bryan Domangue, Gulf of America regional director at the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing on the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745): * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on H.R. 5745 more PR

House Republican Leadership Statement on Fully Funding the America First Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republican Leadership Statement on Fully Funding the America First Agenda * WASHINGTON -Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain released the following joint statement after the House passed the remaining appropriations bills and concluded its work on FY26 appropriations: "Today, House Republicans comple more PR

House Republican Leadership Statement on Fully Funding the America First Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republican Leadership Statement on Fully Funding the America First Agenda * WASHINGTON -Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain released the following joint statement after the House passed the remaining appropriations bills and concluded its work on FY26 appropriations: "Today, House Re more PR

House Republican Leadership Statement on Fully Funding the America First Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republican Leadership Statement on Fully Funding the America First Agenda * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain released the following joint statement after the House passed the remaining appropriations bills and concluded its work on FY26 appropriations: "Tod more PR

Justice Department Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Priority Hospital Group and Three Long Term Care Hospitals (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Priority Hospital Group and Three Long Term Care Hospitals On Jan. 16, the United States filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against Priority Hospital Group LLC (PHG), a Louisiana-based hospital management company, three PHG-managed long term care hospitals, and a doctor, alleging False Claims Act violations based on medically unne more PR

Justice Department Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Priority Hospital Group and Three Long Term Care Hospitals (10)
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Priority Hospital Group and Three Long Term Care Hospitals On Jan. 16, the United States filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against Priority Hospital Group LLC (PHG), a Louisiana-based hospital management company, three PHG-managed long term care hospitals, and a do more PR

La. Wildlife & Fisheries Dept. Assistant Secretary Montegut Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following written testimony by Ryan S. Montegut, assistant secretary of fisheries for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing on the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745): * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss H.R. 5745, the Marine Fisheries more PR

New Orleans Man Indicted for Possession With Intent to Distribute Over 5 Kilograms of Cocaine (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * New Orleans Man Indicted for Possession with Intent to Distribute Over 5 Kilograms of Cocaine LAMONT WILLIAMS ("WILLIAMS"), age 50, of New Orleans, was indicted on January 15, 2026, for possession with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of a mixture and substance containing cocaine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 841(a)(1) more PR

Ochsner Children's heart program surgical results among the best in the nation (10)
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Jan. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Children's heart program surgical results among the best in the nation * NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Children's congenital heart program has once again achieved surgical results that rank among the best nationally, according to the most recent data analysis from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). This distinction, based on analysis of results over a four-year period, more PR

Ochsner LSU Health, YMCA to host expert panel on GLP-1 medications (10)
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Jan. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner LSU Health, YMCA to host expert panel on GLP-1 medications * SHREVEPORT, La. - Ochsner LSU Health is partnering with the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana to host a Lunch & Learn panel discussion focused on GLP-1 medications. The event offers the community an opportunity to hear clear, expert guidance on these treatments from trusted medical professionals. The event, Na more PR

Okla. A.G. Drummond Leads Multi-state Support for Trump's Funding Cuts Over Transgender Bathroom Policies (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Drummond leads multi-state support for Trump's funding cuts over transgender bathroom policies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a multi-state coalition of attorneys general in support of President Trump's decision to withhold federal funding for New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) over district policies that allow biological males to access fema more PR

Over 20 States and Legal Organizations Rally Behind the ACLJ To Defeat Newsom's War on the Church at the U.S. Supreme Court (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Over 20 States and Legal Organizations Rally Behind the ACLJ To Defeat Newsom's War on the Church at the U.S. Supreme Court By Nathan Moelker Today marks a momentous development in the ACLJ's battle to defend Calvary Chapel San Jose against California's unconstitutional COVID-era fines. A number of powerful amicus briefs have been filed - including a powerful one filed by 20 states - at the United more PR

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER January 23 Premiere Episode Lineup (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER January 23 Premiere Episode Lineup REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER returns for its 24th season FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one i more PR

Small Credit Union Advocacy Advisory Panel announced (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Small Credit Union Advocacy Advisory Panel announced * Thirty small credit union leaders from across the country will elevate the voices of their counterparts in America's Credit Unions newly launched Small Credit Union Advocacy Advisory Panel. The panel members, announced Wednesday, will also strengthen advocacy efforts on the issues that matter most to small credit unions. The p more PR

The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, January 22, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, January 22, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Completing FY26 Government Funding With America First Appropriations Bills House Republicans are on a mission to responsibly fund the federal government as we fight to cut spending and return to regular order. To take our final step in funding the government for FY26,  more PR

True Transition Founder Biven Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by True Transition founder Megan Biven from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing on the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745): * * * Good Morning, Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, Representative Ezzel, and Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the proposed Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. Last time I sat in t more PR

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Honors Louisiana Custodian Donella Wagner as 2026 RISE Award Honoree (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Honors Louisiana Custodian Donella Wagner as 2026 RISE Award Honoree * Baldwin, Louisiana - Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon named Donella Wagner, Head Custodian at Raintree Elementary School in Baldwin, Louisiana, as the 2026 National Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award honoree. The RISE Award is the nation's highest recog more PR

Wall Street Journal Overlooks Key Distinction In Article on Underwriting Gains (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Wall Street Journal Overlooks Key Distinction In Article on Underwriting Gains * Insurance industry profits are not the same thing as profits for homeowner insurance companies. That is the basic misunderstanding of The Wall Street Journal 's article published January 22, 2026, titled " The Uproar over Affordability is Coming for Insurers." Much o more PR