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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Plaquemines Parish in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,800,000 in grants for economic development projects in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jan 20, 2025

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Kenner issues emergency declaration amid severe winter weather forecast

Kenner Mayor Mike Glaser has issued an Emergency Declaration in anticipation of severe winter weather.

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jan 20, 2025

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Medicare to negotiate diabetes drug prices following Sanders' praise

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jan 17, 2025

Senator Bernie Sanders has expressed approval of the Biden administration's decision to allow Medicare to negotiate prices for diabetes and weight-loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy.

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Kenner to hold annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jan 14, 2025

Kenner is set to host its annual celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Sanders criticizes FDA’s proposed front-of-package nutrition label rule

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jan 14, 2025

Senator Bernie Sanders has expressed strong criticism of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent proposal to introduce front-of-package nutrition labels on most packaged foods and beverages.

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Cassidy's bill on childhood cancer research becomes law

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jan 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that his legislation, the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0, has been signed into law.

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Musical "Xanadu" brings roller-skating adventure to life

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jan 2, 2025

The Tony Award-nominated musical "Xanadu" continues to captivate audiences with its roller-skating adventure, emphasizing the theme of pursuing dreams despite limitations.

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Kenner City Council announces meeting dates for January

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jan 1, 2025

This month's Kenner City Council meetings are scheduled for January 9 at 5:30 p.m. and January 24 at 11:00 a.m. The meetings will be held at Heritage Hall, located at 301 Williams Blvd.

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Cassidy's anti-hazing bill becomes first national law against campus hazing

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that his Stop Campus Hazing Act has been signed into law, marking the first national anti-hazing legislation in the United States.

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Senator Cassidy criticizes withdrawal of Biden-Harris student loan plan

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, has commented on the Department of Education's decision to withdraw its backup student loan plan.

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City announces holiday schedule for office closures and garbage collection

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 17, 2024

All city administrative offices will be closed for the upcoming Christmas and New Year's holidays.

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Senate passes bipartisan act addressing college campus hazing

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy's legislation aimed at addressing hazing on college campuses has moved forward to the President's desk after receiving unanimous approval from both chambers of Congress.

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Senate rejects Biden-Harris NLRB nominee; Cassidy praises decision

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana and ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued a statement following the U.S. Senate's decision against re-nominating Lauren McFerran as Chair...

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Senator Cassidy's FAFSA deadline bill becomes law amid criticism of past delays

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has expressed his satisfaction following the enactment of his legislation mandating that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) be made available on October 1 each year.

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Senate unanimously approves reauthorization of Older Americans Act

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Bernie Sanders have announced the Senate's unanimous approval of the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA).

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Senators seek answers on withheld NIH-funded research on puberty blockers

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 6, 2024

U.S. Senators, led by Bill Cassidy (R-LA), are questioning the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding an NIH-funded study on puberty blockers and gender transition hormones in transgender youth.

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Senator Cassidy discusses FDA regulations and obesity concerns at food hearing

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 5, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the issue of obesity during a recent hearing on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulation of American food.

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Mayor Mike Glaser delivers State of the City address at annual luncheon

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 5, 2024

On November 19, 2024, the Kenner Business Association hosted its annual November luncheon.

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Kenner City Council announces December meeting schedule

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 1, 2024

This month's Kenner City Council meetings are scheduled for December 5 at 5:30 p.m. and December 20 at 11:00 a.m. The meetings will be held at Heritage Hall, located at 301 Williams Blvd.

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Biden-Harris admin reverses decision on Maximus contract; saves 650 jobs in Louisiana

By Westbank Louisiana News | Nov 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced that the Biden-Harris administration will continue its contract with Maximus, ensuring the preservation of a call center in Bogalusa, Louisiana, which employs 650 workers.