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Plaquemines Parish: Residents received $62.94 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5% of income in Plaquemines Parish, providing an average of $2,795 per capita to residents.

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Westbank Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the Westbank Louisiana News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Sanders and senators urge administration to reinstate LIHEAP workers

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 11, 2025

Senator Bernie Sanders, along with 30 of his Senate colleagues, has addressed a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling for the reinstatement of workers who were recently dismissed from the office that...

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Sanders to join care workers town hall amid Medicaid cuts discussion

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 10, 2025

Senator Bernie Sanders plans to participate in a town hall event with domestic care workers across the nation.

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Sanders and Scott lead initiative to raise U.S. minimum wage to $17 by 2030

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 9, 2025

Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Bobby Scott have introduced the Raise the Wage Act, aiming to increase the minimum wage to $17 by 2030.

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Westbank Louisiana News publication area sees 44 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, 44 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Westbank Louisiana News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Lawmakers and advocates push for $17 minimum wage by 2030

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 8, 2025

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Representative Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-Va.), backed by 174 colleagues from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, have introduced the Raise the Wage Act aimed at increasing the federal minimum wage...

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Westbank Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the Westbank Louisiana News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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2023-24 School Year: How many students were enrolled in Plaquemines Parish schools

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 5, 2025

There were 0.3% more students enrolled in Plaquemines Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year.

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Sanders, Scott to announce $17 minimum wage legislation at April 8 press conference

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 4, 2025

Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, along with other legislators and workers, have revealed plans for a press conference aimed at introducing the Raise the Wage Act.

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Jefferson Parish: Medicaid dependency reached 5.6% in 2022

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.6% of income in Jefferson Parish, providing an average of $3,267 per capita to residents.

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Potential impact of Musk's SSA staffing cuts raises concerns

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 1, 2025

Ahead of a pivotal Senate Finance Committee vote on advancing a nominee for Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Senator Bernie Sanders released findings illustrating the potential impact of Elon Musk’s proposal to reduce the SSA...

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Lincoln Manor Gym to host activation adaptive sports event on April 3, 2025

By Westbank Louisiana News | Mar 31, 2025

Field of Hope will host the Activation Adaptive Sports event at the Lincoln Manor Recreation Center/Gymnasium on April 3, 2025.

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Westbank Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By Westbank Louisiana News | Mar 29, 2025

The following parishes in the Westbank Louisiana News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Sanders criticizes HHS staff cuts impacting health services for Americans

By Westbank Louisiana News | Mar 27, 2025

Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has expressed his concerns following the recent announcement by Elon Musk and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about significant staff reductions at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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Sanders reports over 46 million students without civil rights watchdogs under Trump

By Westbank Louisiana News | Mar 27, 2025

Senator Bernie Sanders has released a report highlighting concerns about civil rights protections for students following actions by the Trump administration.

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JerKaila Jordan, former John Curtis Christian School standout’s collegiate team plays on Monday, March 24 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Westbank Louisiana News | Mar 25, 2025

The game took place in Galen Center.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Plaquemines Parish in week ending Mar. 15?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Mar 24, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Plaquemines Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2023-24 School Year: How many students were enrolled in Jefferson Parish schools

By Westbank Louisiana News | Mar 24, 2025

Jefferson Parish schools enrolled 48,391 students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Jefferson Parish in week ending Mar. 15?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Mar 23, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.