MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $449,983 in grant funding from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to support...
Kennedy welcomes new DOT measures to promote economic growth, rail safety
MADISONVILLE, La. – Today Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) praised the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for issuing two final rules...
Kennedy urges Cox, AT&T to do more to restore internet, cable after Hurricane Zeta
“Cox and AT&T have a duty to their customers, and that starts with transparency. The companies need to be clear about who needs their internet and cable back on and exactly what Cox and AT&T...
Kennedy: Senate Democrats again block coronavirus relief for Louisiana workers, families
“Louisiana workers who lost jobs to the pandemic need a lifeline. Our businesses need help to keep their employees on payroll. Parents need tools to keep their kids learning, and they need more...
Kennedy: Senate Democrats block PPP second round, vote against sending aid to Louisiana workers and businesses
“There’s still more Congress can do to support Americans as they reignite our economy, and Senate Republicans just voted—again—to send aid to small businesses around the country. It’s sad but not...
Kennedy introduces bill to fuel rebuilding efforts in communities hit by Hurricane Laura
“I introduced the Hurricane Laura Recovery Opportunity Zones Act to incentivize rebuilding and development projects in southwest and central Louisiana communities.”WASHINGTON – Sen. John...
Kennedy announces $16.7 million for dislocated workers
“The coronavirus pandemic has challenged many of our state’s businesses, leaving too many Louisianians without jobs. This grant will create crucial opportunities for those who lost their jobs in the...
Kennedy announces $3.2 million for workforce development in New Orleans, Lake Charles, Monroe
“Hurricane Laura devastated communities across Louisiana, and this funding will support critical workforce development programs to bolster local economies in New Orleans, Lake Charles and...
Kennedy announces $4 million for disaster relief jobs
“When Hurricane Laura destroyed homes and businesses across Louisiana, it displaced many of our state’s workers. This grant will help rebuild communities and create jobs for those unemployed as a...
Kennedy, Barrasso, Carper Announce Agreement on HFCs Amendment to Energy Bill
“To create thousands of jobs, save billions of dollars and safeguard the environment, we must invest in alternatives to HFCs. I’m thankful that Chairman Barrasso and Sen. Carper are championing this...