ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 307th Bomb Wing Arrives in UK for Cobra Warrior 2025 Exercise * * Published Sept. 12, 2025 * By Staff Sgt. Tambri Cason * 307th Bomb Wing BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, on Sept. 11, 2025, to participate in Cobra Warrior  more PR

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Sept. 13 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2025: * * * 1st Circuit allows Louisiana to direct Medicaid funding away from abortion providers The following quote may be attributed to Louisiana Attorney General Elizabeth Murrill regarding the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit's decision Thursday in Planned Parenthood v. Kennedy to halt the distr more PR

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Allies unite in tactical and operational C2 during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 * JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Bamboo Eagle 25-3 united U.S. and allied forces across multiple continents to practice tactical and operational command and control in a contested environment. Led by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, the exercise tested joint and coalition responses to complex short-n more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Amedisys Inc. has voiced strong support for the U.S. Department of Labor's proposed rule that seeks to revise the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to domestic service employees, calling for the reinstatement of the companionship and live-in exemptions as defined in 1975. The health care services provider based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, emphasizes the need for these changes to ensure better access to care and financial sustainability for service provider more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Delivers Speech Warning of Consequences if Flood Insurance Program Lapses * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor urging Congress to prevent a lapse in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on September 30 th. Cassidy emphasized the importance of ensuring long-term stability for Louisiana families and millions of policyholder more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Introduces Legislation to Keep Louisiana Gas Pipelines Safe and Secure * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced the American Energy Security Act of 2025 to reauthorize the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program. The program, originally authorized throug more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Joins SAVE Act to Protect Integrity of American Elections * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) signed onto the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act introduced by U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT). This legislation seeks to ensure that only U.S. citizens participate in federal elections by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. "If you're not an Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy on Senate Floor: Democrats are Holding President Trump's Nominees for Ransom * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor calling out Senate Democrats for undermining the Senate's standard operating procedure by blocking every single one of President Trump's nominees from being confirmed by unanimous consent or voice vote. "Democrats a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Announces Hearing on Restoring Radical Transparency at CDC, Protecting Children's Health U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, announced that the HELP Committee will hold a hearing next week on delivering President Trump's mis more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Chair Cassidy Commits to Work with Secretary Kennedy to Stop Whooping Cough Outbreak, Asks him to Encourage Vaccination * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today committed to working with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., asking him to support the pertussis, or whoopi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSxrep) -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chair Cassidy on Major Revision of Jobs Numbers, Continues Push for BLS Reform U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement following a new report showing the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) overcounted job growth by 911,000 jobs fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Raises Concerns Over New NAEP Report Showing Record Low Student Achievement Levels Today, 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 publication of new results from the 2024 National Asse more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy, Husted, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill Empowering States to Safely Integrate AI in Classroom, Enhance Student Success U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Jon Husted (R-OH), and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced the R more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 12, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy, Reed, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing September 2025 as "National Literacy Month" Today, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced a resolution designating September 2025 as "Nationa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- CHRISTUS Health, a major not-for-profit health system with facilities across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico, has expressed serious concerns regarding the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. In a public comment letter submitted to HRSA, the organization highlighted several apprehensions, emphasizing that the integrity of the federal 340B drug pricing program is at risk. The  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard Exercises Contract Option for 10 Additional Fast Response Cutters * WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Coast Guard has exercised a contract option with Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, Louisiana, to fund initial construction on 10 additional Fast Response Cutters (FRCs), Tuesday. The $507 million option supports ongoing efforts to modernize the fleet and expand the Coast Guar more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of September 8, 2025 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, September 9, the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture will hold a hearing called "Exploring State Options in SNAP." On Wednesday, September 10, the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture will more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Morehouse Community Medical Centers Inc. dba CommuniHealth Services has delivered a strong public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive healthcare services to underserved populations across Northeast Louisiana, CommuniHealth warns that the pilot program may jeopardize access to medications for mi more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Reforms the Bipartisan Congressional Flood Resilience Caucus; Sends Letter Urging Long-Term Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program * Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced that he will lead the Bipartisan Flood Resilience Caucus for the 119 th Congress. Joining him as co-chairs are Reps. Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX), Randy Weber (R-TX), and Congressma more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CLEO FIELDS CALLS FOR LONG-TERM REAUTHORIZATION AND REFORM OF NFIP * Congressman Fields (LA-06) joined colleagues in urging congressional leadership to take immediate action on long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In a letter to Chairman Hill and Ranking Member Waters of the House Financial Services Committee, Congressman Fields emphasized that NFIP  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Troy Carter Introduces Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Men's Health Caucus, introduced a bipartisan House Resolution in recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. "This issue is important to me because every year, the Black community is disproportionately affected by prost more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Troy Carter Votes Against FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after voting against passage of the Rule for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: "I greatly respect our armed forces. But voting for this bill would be a disservice to those who serve. I trust our soldiers and their doct more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Energy Smart offers free HEPA air purifiers to income-eligible New Orleans residents * This summer, Energy Smart is helping New Orleans families enjoy cleaner, healthier air at home. Through its commitment to community wellness and energy efficiency, Energy Smart is offering income-eligible residential customers a free Simply Conserve (r) Tabletop Air Purifier featuring advanced HEPA H13 more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas receives PUCT approval for two power plants to support Southeast Texas growth * THE WOODLANDS, Texas - The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved Entergy Texas' proposal to build two highly efficient natural gas power plants that will provide enough reliable electricity capable of powering more than 300,000 homes and support the region's rapid growth. Together, Lege more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Executive-led business roundtable drives industrial growth and global competitiveness in the Gulf South * WASHINGTON - Today, a coalition of leading energy and industrial executives launched the Gulf South Business Roundtable. The effort is dedicated to advancing economic competitiveness, infrastructure development and industrial growth across Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has completed an environmental assessment for the Parks Line Upgrade and Sorrento Station Project, which Gulf South Pipeline Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, proposed. The project is located in St. Martin and Ascension Parishes, Louisiana, and would allow Gulf South to restore the pipeline system's maximum allowable operating pressure. This would enable the company to deliver an additional 236,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing a request from Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, for more time to complete its 507G Line Abandonment Project in Louisiana. The company filed the request on August 27, 2025, asking to extend the deadline for construction and service until December 31, 2027. The project is located in the Acadia, Vermilion, Iberia, and St. Mary Parishes. An earlier order from FERC required the company to abandon the more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * FHLB Dallas and Bonvenu Bank Award $432,000 in Grants for Storm-Resistant Roofs * FHLB Dallas and Bonvenu Bank awarded $117,068 in FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Funds to West 30's Redemption Company to help dozens of Louisiana residents to install new storm-resistant roofing. METAIRIE, LOUISIANA, September 10, 2025--Thirty Louisiana homeowner more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Advance Legislation to Strengthen Border Security and Defend Rule of Law * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson released the following statement the House passed Rep. Stephanie Bice's (R-Oklahoma) H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act. "President Trump's bold actions to secure our border have demonstrated deterrence is an effective method of prevention, and the Stop I more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Advance Legislation to Strengthen Border Security and Defend Rule of Law * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson released the following statement the House passed Rep. Stephanie Bice's (R-Oklahoma) H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act. "President Trump's bold actions to secure our border have demonstrated deterrence is an effective method of prevention, and the Stop Illegal Entry Act more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House-Passed National Defense Legislation Codifies 15 of President Trump's America First Executive Orders * WASHINGTON -- The House-passed FY26 National Defense Authorization Act includes many crucial elements of President Trump's Peace Through Strength agenda. In addition to modernizing our defense capabilities, instituting key quality of life improvements, and an expansion of DO more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Improve your home's energy efficiency with Entergy Mississippi's READI Program * Entergy Mississippi's Residential Energy Audit and Direct Install (READI) Program makes it easy and convenient to enhance your home's energy efficiency. Here's how it works: Schedule your walk-through: An authorized trade ally will visit your home to perform a walk-through and identify opportunities to re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy discusses efforts to protect children online with Louisiana singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Lauren Daigle, a singer-songwriter, anti-human trafficking activist and Louisiana native, to discuss efforts to combat human trafficking and online child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Kennedy and Dai more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy statement marking 24 years since September 11 attacks * Watch Kennedy's remarks here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today released the following statement marking the 24th year since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks: "The anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks--those attacks, that day, it will live in infamy, and the anniversary of it is a somber day. B more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Louisiana 100 Plan: Investing in our communities through charitable giving * At Entergy Louisiana, powering homes and businesses is just the beginning - our deeper mission is to power lives. Through the Entergy Louisiana 100 Plan, we're reaffirming our commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities by investing in the well-being of the people we proudly serve. One of the mo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Louisiana Chiropractor Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Health Care Fraud and Unemployment Insurance Fraud Schemes * A Louisiana chiropractor was sentenced today to seven years in prison for his role in health care fraud and unemployment insurance fraud schemes. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Dr. Benjamin Tekippe, 40, of New Orleans, was a chiropractor and ow more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Louisiana Fishermen, Communities, and Public Interest Organizations ask D.C. Circuit to halt harmful construction of Venture Global's CP2 Export LNG Terminal and Pipeline * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Local fishermen, community members and leaders, and public interest organizations filed a motion in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit seeking to halt harmful construction of Venture Globa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Louisiana Rural Health Association (LRHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing critical concerns regarding proposed payment policies under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The LRHA, which represents rural hospitals, clinics, and clinicians in Louisiana, emphasizes the need for substantial revisions to ensure access to quality care for Medicare beneficiaries in rural regions. One of the primary con more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley from a Sept. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Foundations First: Reclaiming Reading and Math Through Proven Instruction": * * * Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and distinguished members of the committee, thank you for having me today. My name is Cade Brumley, and I serve as t more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Multitalented lineman selected to represent Entergy Mississippi at Saints Game * A musician and photographer, Kutter McLaughlin was a guitarist in several bands for many years and shoots inspiring photographs, particularly on his travels with his family. He may be talented in several different arenas, but his skill as a lineman shines--so much so that he has been selected to represent E more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * New Orleans and Company champions energy efficiency through Entergy New Orleans' Energy Smart program * New Orleans thrives on a vibrant tourism industry that fuels our economy and culture. Energy efficiency is critical to ensuring the city's long-term growth, sustainability, and resilience. Entergy New Orleans supports businesses that prioritize sustainability and energy efficiency.  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 13 -- NOLA Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * NOLA-PS Partners with Lipscomb University to Address School Psychologist Shortage NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is proud to announce a new partnership with Lipscomb University to bolster the pipeline of school psychologists in Orleans Parish amid a nationwide shortage. The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) recommends a ratio of 1 school psychologist per 500 students, yet the nat more PR

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Sept. 11 -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Health Center - Bertrand opens to expand access to healthcare in Acadiana Renovated 100,000-square-foot facility to boost patient care, support physician training and strengthen specialty services * LAFAYETTE, La. - Ochsner Lafayette General is proud to announce the opening of Ochsner Health Center - Bertrand, a renovated 100,000-square-foot outpatient facility at 1100 Bertrand Drive in  more PR

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 10 (TNSrpt) -- MediaJustice issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * OUT NOW: First Of Its Kind Comprehensive, Regional Analysis of Data Centers in the South Today, advocacy organization MediaJustice releases, The People Say No: Resisting Data Centers in the South, the first comprehensive, regional analysis of data centers across the South with original research and case studies from Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Higgins Announces Hearing on Biden's Weaponized Environmental Enforcement Targeting Americans and Businesses Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) today announced a hearing titled, "From Protection to Persecution: EPA Enforcement Gone Rogue Under the Biden A more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy Carter Statement on Threats Against HBCUs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: "I am outraged and deeply disturbed by the recent threats made against Historically Black Colleges and Universities, including Southern University, A&M College, Bethune-Cookman University, Virginia State University, Hampton University, Clark Atl more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Carter, Higgins Introduce Bipartisan TWICE Act to Reduce Recidivism and Address Transportation Workforce Shortages * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced the bipartisan TWIC Efficiency (TWICE) Act. This legislation will improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program by assisting t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Restoring Law and Order: Trump's Crime Crackdown Delivers Immediate Results in the Nation's Capital * WASHINGTON -- After years of rising crime due to failed Democrat policies, President Donald Trump took decisive action in Washington, D.C. The results were immediate: homicides dropped, criminals were arrested, and law and order has been restored. "Criminals are enabled by soft on crime policies more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Restoring Law and Order: Trump's Crime Crackdown Delivers Immediate Results in the Nation's Capital * WASHINGTON -- After years of rising crime due to failed Democrat policies, President Donald Trump took decisive action in Washington, D.C. The results were immediate: homicides dropped, criminals were arrested, and law and order has been restored. "Criminals are enabled by soft o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Remembers Charlie Kirk's Legacy * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier to discuss the horrific assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Leader Scalise highlighted Charlie's enduring legacy and how he led by example - engaging in thoughtful discourse, never violence. Click here or the image above to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Remembers Charlie Kirk's Legacy * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier to discuss the horrific assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Leader Scalise highlighted Charlie's enduring legacy and how he led by example - engaging in thoughtful discourse, never violence. Excerpts from Leader Scalise's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Statement on the Passing of Charlie Kirk * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the passing of Charlie Kirk: "I am incredibly sad and disgusted to hear of the passing of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was a loving father, husband, and conservative warrior. He was a man of deep faith and dedicated his life to educating people more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Statement on the Passing of Charlie Kirk * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the passing of Charlie Kirk: "I am incredibly sad and disgusted to hear of the passing of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was a loving father, husband, and conservative warrior. He was a man of deep faith and dedicated his life to educating peo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Touts Trump's Commitment to Safety * Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' The Big Weekend Show to discuss how President Trump is taking action to prioritize Americans' safety by cracking down on drug cartels and by cleaning up crime-ridden cities. Additionally, Leader Scalise countered Democrat lies by highlighting how Republicans' Worki more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Touts Trump's Commitment to Safety * NEW ORLEANS, La. --Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' The Big Weekend Show to discuss how President Trump is taking action to prioritize Americans' safety by cracking down on drug cartels and by cleaning up crime-ridden cities. Additionally, Leader Scalise countered Democrat lies by highlighting how Republicans' Wor more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Political Violence Has to End * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CBS News' CBS Mornings following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Leader Scalise stressed that Americans cannot turn to political violence, but instead should follow Charlie's example and turn to civil debate and the ballot box. Click here or the image above to view Leader Scal more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Political Violence Has to End * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CBS News' CBS Mornings following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Leader Scalise stressed that Americans cannot turn to political violence, but instead should follow Charlie's example and turn to civil debate and the ballot box. On engaging in civil discourse:  "It's so sad  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: We Have the American People's Back * 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 Congressman Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) to discuss the work House Republicans are doing to make American cities safe again, despite Democrats prioritizing their ha more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: We Have the American People's Back * 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 Congressman Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) to discuss the work House Republicans are doing to make American cities safe again, despite Democrats prioritizing their  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Kennedy statement on senseless death of Charlie Kirk * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today released the following statement on the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk: "Charlie Kirk was a courageous conservative, and most importantly, a good husband, father, and American. He inspired countless young people to get involved in politics and passionately believed in the right  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Senate HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on State of K-12 Education On Thursday, September 18, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on the troubling state of K-12 education. According to the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 12th graders are leaving high scho more PR

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Sept. 11 -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * Building a Brighter Future in Kilgore, Texas The new Christus Memorial Hospital in Kilgore, Texas, was constructed with energy efficient features as part of Southwestern Electric Power Company's (SWEPCO) energy efficiency incentive program. SWEPCO provided the City of Kilgore $25,755 for enhancements that are projected to reduce the hospital's power usa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Commemorates 24th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks * WASHINGTON -- This morning, to commemorate the tragic 24th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries laid a wreath at the 9/11 Memorial in the U.S. Capitol, which honors the brave passengers of Flight 93 -- the hijacked airplane that was intended to attack our nation's ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Commemorates 24th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks * WASHINGTON -- This morning, to commemorate the tragic 24th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries laid a wreath at the 9/11 Memorial in the U.S. Capitol, which honors the brave passengers of Flight 93 -- the hijacked airplane that was intended to attack our nation's capital on Septemb more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Violent Crime Across America: "We Do Not Have to Live Like This" * WASHINGTON -- At the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed the senseless murder of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina, the continuation of President Trump's successful crackdown on crime, UN countries considering recognizing Palestinian state more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Violent Crime Across America: "We Do Not Have to Live Like This" * WASHINGTON -- At the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed the senseless murder of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina, the continuation of President Trump's successful crackdown on crime, UN countries considering recognizing Palestinian statehood, and Democr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Reacts to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk * WASHINGTON -- Tonight, Speaker Johnson joined Jesse Watters Primetime on Fox News and The Source with Kaitlin Collins on CNN to reflect on the profound life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. "He was a man of deep faith; he and I talked about that a lot. He was a man of deep conviction," Speaker Johnson said. "I think he bro more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Statement on House Passage of the FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (SPEED Act and FY26 NDAA). "The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act ensures our military forces remain the m more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Statement on House Passage of the FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (SPEED Act and FY26 NDAA). "The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act ensures our military for more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Statement on the Death of Charlie Kirk * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson issued the following statement on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk: "Utterly devastating. Charlie was a close friend and confidant. He will be sorely missed by so many. Every political leader must loudly and clearly decry this violence. Our prayers go out to his wife and young children. May he rest in peace." more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Statement on the Death of Charlie Kirk * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson issued the following statement on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk: "Utterly devastating. Charlie was a close friend and confidant. He will be sorely missed by so many. Every political leader must loudly and clearly decry this violence. Our prayers go out to his wife and young children. May he more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Tangipahoa Parish Man Guilty of Violating Federal Controlled Substances Act RODNEY BERRY ("BERRY"), age 42, plead guilty on August 28, 2025, to violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act before United States District Judge Barry Ashe, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson. BERRY plead guilty to Counts 1, 6, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Modernizing Defense Acquisition and Establishing Peace Through Strength Today, House Republicans are bringing forward legislation to implement President Trump's Peace Through Strength agenda and restore our fighting force to greatness, deterring our adversaries and more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of September 8, 2025 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week: Modernizing Defense Acquisition and Establishing Peace Through Strength This week, House Republicans are bringing forward legislation to implement President Trump's Peace Through Strength agenda and restore our fighting force to greatness, deterring our adversaries  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The NDAA Confronts Global Challenges with President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda * WASHINGTON -- The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act helps the United States confront international challenges to our core interests by enacting President Trump and House Republicans' Peace Through Strength Agenda. President Trump and House Republicans' Peace Through Strength Agenda  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The NDAA Confronts Global Challenges with President Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda * WASHINGTON -- The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act helps the United States confront international challenges to our core interests by enacting President Trump and House Republicans' Peace Through Strength Agenda. President Trump and House Republicans' Peace Through Strength Agenda in the NDAA: T more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of September 8, 2025 * Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Modernizing Defense Acquisition and Establishing Peace Through Strength This week, House Republicans passed legislation to implement President Trump's Peace Through Strength agenda and restore our fighting force to greatness, codifying all or parts o more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 11 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane Energy Institute gets major gift from Templeton family, new name for Trading Center Tulane has received a $1.5 million gift from alumnus Bill Templeton and his family that will enhance hands-on learning opportunities and fuel continued innovation at the Tulane Energy Institute. The gift will position the institute as a national leader in preparing students for high-impact careers across the  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 13 (TNSrpt) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Fast-expanding voucher programs are starting to re-shape school enrollments and tuition across the nation President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill put in place the nation's first federal school voucher program, providing government funds to families to send their children to religious and other private schools, and support homeschooling. A new study by Tulane University researchers finds that s more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Villanova University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 8, 2025, with Rob Traver, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering: * * * Two Decades Later, Villanova Engineering Professor Who Assisted in Hurricane Katrina Investigation Reflects on Role in the Storm's Aftermath Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina hit the southeastern coast of the United States, devastating cities and towns across Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and beyond. The storm more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Trustee Program Obtains More Than $1.1M in Monetary Relief Against 12 Defendants in Nationwide Foreclosure Defense Scheme * The Justice Department's U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) recently obtained a judgment imposing more than $1.1 million in civil penalties, fines, damages, and fees against 12 defendants who collaborated in a nationwide scheme to defraud vulnerable homeowners facing foreclosure more PR

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * U.S., Norway test maritime strike in High North * Eglin Air Force Base, FL -- A B-2 Spirit aircraft carrying Joint Direct Attack Munitions taxis on the flight line at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Sept. 2, 2025. JDAMs were used for an Air Force Research Laboratory QUICKSINK Joint Capability Technology Demonstration in the High North, in collaboration with Norwegian Allies, wh more PR

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * US Air Force announces arrival of second B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force has announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft, Sept. 11, at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif ornia, significantly enhancing the Air Force's capacity to conduct comprehensive testing and sustainment training. The addition o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Cassidy Releases Statement on 24th Anniversary of September 11 * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement recognizing the 24 th anniversary of the attacks on September 11 th, 2001. "We all remember where we were. I was a doctor driving to work, and, as a doctor, I want to particularly remember the families who lost loved ones, the memory of tho more PR