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Louisiana's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

June 22: Congressional Record publishes “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section

By Pelican State News | Jun 26, 2023

“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” was published on pages S2227-S2236 of the Congressional Record on June 22.

49 people die in Louisiana from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 24

By Pelican State News | Jun 26, 2023

There were 49 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending June 24, a 58.1% increase over the previous week.

Kennedy introduces bill to increase scrutiny over Chinese investments on American soil

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on June 21 introduced the Exposing China’s Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2023 to review investments that businesses controlled by the Chinese Communist Party make on U.S. soil.

Cassidy, Ossoff, Trahan, Edwards Reintroduce Bill to Protect Americans’ Online Privacy and Data

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11) introduced the Data Elimination and Limiting Extensive Tracking and Exchange (DELETE) Act to protect Americans’ private online data.

Cassidy Announces $1.4 Billion for Louisiana in Broadband Funding from His Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $1,355,554,552.94 in broadband funding from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

ICYMI: Secure Louisiana’s Energy Future: Allow Louisiana to Approve Carbon Capture, Storage Projects

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) penned an op-ed in the American Press highlighting the need for Louisiana to secure the ability Class VI primacy—state-led enforcement for geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide.

17 people die in Louisiana from kidney disease in week ending June 24

By Pelican State News | Jun 25, 2023

There were 17 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending June 24, a 10.5% decrease from the previous week.

211 people die from diseases of the heart in Louisiana during week ending June 17

By Pelican State News | Jun 25, 2023

There were 211 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Louisiana in the week ending June 17, making up 26.3% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

Kennedy introduces bill to help small businesses access capital markets

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on June 21 introduced the Main Street Growth Act to expand small companies’ access to capital markets.

Cassidy Announces $46.8 Million for South Louisiana from his Infrastructure Law

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant South Louisiana $46,781,392.00from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in RAISE grants.

Cassidy, Menendez, Higgins, Pallone Rollout Bipartisan Legislation to Reform the National Flood Insurance Program

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and U.S. Representatives Clay Higgins (R-LA-03) and Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) introduced the bipartisan and bicameral National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP-RE) Act of 2023.

Cassidy, Kaine Introduce Bill to Support 222 Nicaraguan Political Prisoners After Release

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Nicaragua Political Prisoner Support Act to support the 222 Nicaraguan political prisoners who were banished by the Ortega dictatorship and are now currently in the United States.

175 people die from cancer in Louisiana during week ending June 17

By Pelican State News | Jun 24, 2023

There were 175 deaths from cancer reported in Louisiana in the week ending June 17, making up 21.8% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

211 people die in Louisiana from heart disease in week ending June 17

By Pelican State News | Jun 24, 2023

There were 211 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending June 17, a 12.2% increase over the previous week.

Kennedy, Lankford, Gillibrand urge Pres. Biden to prevent Iran from advancing nuclear program

en. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and 23 other senators in urging President Joe Biden to deter the Iranian regime from achieving nuclear weapons capability.

Ranking Member Cassidy on Troubling Report Showing Declining Reading and Math Scores Among Students Post-Pandemic

On June21, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement following the publication of the 2023 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Long-Term Trends report showing a 4-point decline in reading performance and a 9-point decline in math performance among 13-year-old students compared to their pre-pandemic levels during the 2019–20 school year.

Ranking Member Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Committee Markup of Partisan Labor Bills

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during June 21st’s markup of partisan labor bills.

Cassidy, Cruz, Barrasso Blast Biden Efforts to Weaponize Rulemaking Reviews