“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...
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...
President Trump asks Sen. Kennedy to serve on coronavirus economic task force
“I’m thankful for President Trump’s leadership and that he takes wisdom from many places. . . . It’s an honor to be part of a team that will help resuscitate our economy and put our people back to...
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...
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, senators urge Trump to keep pro-life protections for coronavirus research
“In reality, holding the line ethically gives us the ability to put resources toward better science that is already showing promise against the coronavirus. Therefore, we urge you to stand strong in...
Kennedy announces $67.5 million in child care funding under CARES Act
“A lot of Louisiana’s essential workers depend on child care so that they can focus on helping our community through this pandemic. This HHS funding will give child care providers critical support...
Kennedy announces $55.7 million grant for GOHSEP coronavirus response
“The federal and state governments are working together day and night to respond to this pandemic. This funding will help reimburse Louisiana for the money spent on resources to combat this...
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....