“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...
Sen. Kennedy praises Federal Reserve for making more loans available to oil and gas firms
“The Federal Reserve’s decision to make relief more available to the companies and workers who drive America’s energy independence comes in the nick of time. There’s still more we should do to...
Louisiana delegation requests disaster declaration for tornado damage
“Louisianians have lost their homes, businesses and health as a result of tornadoes that devastated Monroe and other Louisiana communities. I join Gov. Edwards in asking for this disaster...
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 asks Attorney General Barr to deny early release of Allen Stanford, Bernie Madoff
“I respectfully urge you to deny any request for early release made by Robert Allen Stanford, Bernie Madoff, and others who chose to devastate innocent Americans with their fraudulent...
Kennedy, Cantwell, Boozman, Klobuchar send letter urging support for local media outlets during coronavirus pandemic
“Waiving SBA’s affiliation rules for local newspapers and broadcasters and ensuring that financial assistance flows to the local affiliate, not the parent company, would allow these small, local...
Kennedy asks EPA Administrator for renewable fuel standard waiver to save Louisiana refinery jobs
“Federal and state governments are working together to save lives and livelihoods in Louisiana and many other states, as America’s oil industry is struggling mightily. I’m proud to join my state...
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...