“Hurricane Laura severely damaged highways and roads throughout Louisiana. This DOT funding will help restore infrastructure we need to start reconnecting and rebuilding our state.”MADISONVILLE, La....
Kennedy announces $17 million to fight opioid epidemic in Louisiana
“Even as we begin to rebuild communities devastated by Hurricane Laura, we can’t take our eyes off the opioid epidemic. Fighting opioid addiction remains a priority for Louisiana, and these HHS...
Kennedy announces $2.7 million for Louisiana health, agriculture projects
“Louisiana is committed to promoting the health of families and children, and I’m grateful for HHS’s support for the well-being of our communities. Louisianians across the state are recovering from...
Kennedy announces addition of Rapides Parish to Louisiana disaster declaration
“Administrator Gaynor heard me out today. More importantly, he listened to the plight of our people around Alexandria, and I’m thankful FEMA added Rapides Parish to the disaster declaration this...
Kennedy announces $13.4 million for Lafayette, Shreveport, Monroe airports
“Louisiana is still grappling with the damage from Hurricane Laura. This funding will promote safety and efficiency in Louisiana airports, which contributes to our local economies.”MADISONVILLE, La....
Kennedy urges FEMA, SBA to replace ‘virtual disaster centers’ with boots on the ground
“Right now, the people of Louisiana are worried about their families, their businesses, and their homes. In that aftermath of this disaster, access to high-speed internet is hard to find. I...
Kennedy asks president to extend disaster declaration to additional parishes, including Vernon, Rapides
“Since I spoke with the president on Saturday, the administration has already begun expanding the list of parishes eligible for assistance to help individual Louisianians and public facilities...
Kennedy statement on president’s granting major disaster declaration for Louisiana
“I’m thankful that President Trump has acted so quickly to help Louisianians recover and rebuild. The damage that Hurricane Laura has done to our state is breathtaking. . . . Even in the middle of...
Kennedy, Louisiana delegation ask president to grant major disaster declaration
“We write to you today in support of a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Laura. . . . With the issuance of a major disaster declaration, and the...
Kennedy announces $3.5 million for disaster resilient infrastructure in Ruston
“Louisianians are some of the toughest people in the country, and this $3.5 million will support vital infrastructure improvements to help Ruston’s businesses work through severe storms. This...