“During hurricane season, Louisiana must take appropriate steps to protect residents from flood damage. This grant will help safeguard property for communities in Jefferson...
Kennedy, Feinstein introduce legislation to eradicate nutria
“Louisiana’s wetlands protect our state from hurricanes and other serious storms. For years, nutria have devoured miles of our marshes, and some areas have no chance of growing back. This bill would...
Kennedy announces $8 million for Louisiana health and education projects
“Fighting HIV and promoting the health and education of Louisiana’s youngest kids are priorities for our state, and I’m glad to see HHS award these grants to Louisiana.” WASHINGTON – Sen....
Kennedy, Cassidy praise confirmation of David Joseph as U.S. District Court Judge for Western District of Louisiana
WASHINGTON – Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) today praised the confirmation of David Joseph as a U.S. District Court Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.“David...
Kennedy announces $3.5 million for flood management
“Whether hurricane season is here or on the way, Louisiana must prepare to protect residents from flooding. These funds will help support critical flood management projects to safeguard our...
Kennedy’s bill to give states flexibility to use CARES funds included in next coronavirus package
“For months, state and local governments have been working under the weight of an incredible health crisis. Giving those governments the flexibility to help their communities weather this...
Kennedy announces $4 million for education, research projects
“Louisiana’s future depends on the next generation of problem solvers, and this funding will help support important research and education projects to give our students the resources to...
The census forms are important, so fill them out
This op-ed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) first appeared in The Advocate on July 21, 2020.Over 230 years ago, the United States conducted its first census with 650 men on horseback riding door to door...
Kennedy announces $1.7 million for Louisiana health providers, including Plaquemines Parish
“This funding will give the doctors and nurses in Plaquemines Parish the additional resources they need to treat those most in need. I’m also grateful to see the Office of...
Kennedy statement on passing of Rep. John Lewis
“John Lewis made America better. He believed in, and espoused in word and deed, the ideal of America as a color-blind meritocracy. Becky and I mourn his passing. Thank you, Congressman Lewis, for...