“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 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 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, 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...
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...