“Last year, the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway devastated Louisiana’s seafood and fishing industries, and I appreciate any assistance that helps restore our fisheries. There’s more to be done,...
Kennedy announces $190 million in HHS funding for coronavirus testing
“The American people are strong and smart. They want to go back to work, and this funding for expanded testing will help men and women return to their jobs safely.”WASHINGTON – Sen. John...
Kennedy announces $10.5 million in HHS funding for coronavirus testing
“It’s critical that we expand testing so that the American economy can reopen safely. . . . The better our testing, the more success we’ll have saving lives and jobs.”WASHINGTON – Sen. John...
Kennedy announces $51.4 million in CARES Act funding for minority serving institutions
“Universities and students around Louisiana are doing everything they can to adapt to this pandemic. This funding will help institutions continue to provide quality education and help students...
Kennedy announces $287 million in CARES Act funding for K-12 education
“Our children will become America’s next leaders, so it’s important that we continue to invest in their education during this outbreak. This funding will give Louisiana students the resources to...
Kennedy announces CARES Act grant to support University of Louisiana at Lafayette coronavirus research
“With accurate data, we can understand what works best to combat the spread of the coronavirus. I’m glad to see this funding support Louisiana research to flatten the curve.”MADISONVILLE, La....
Kennedy announces $1 million CARES Act grant from FCC to promote telehealth
“It’s critical for health care providers to have access to telehealth services as we fight this pandemic. This funding will help protect the safety of patients as well as the medical professionals...
Kennedy calls on Congress to pass additional funding to save jobs, small businesses
“Failing to refuel the Paycheck Protection Program is a quick way to kill jobs and close down job creators for the long haul. I hope my colleagues in both chambers and on both sides of the aisle...
Sen. Kennedy announces $11.3 million CARES Act grant for Shreveport Transit Management
“Our state’s public transportation system is doing whatever it takes to adjust to this pandemic, and this funding will help Shreveport maintain its transit services and support efforts to slow the...
Kennedy announces $13.8 million for flood repair projects
“The 2016 floods tore up facilities across Louisiana, and this grant will help pay for equipment and repairs needed to restore communities affected by this disaster.” MADISONVILLE, La....