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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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson Parish in week ending Dec. 7?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 11, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 28% of Plaquemines Parish's student body in 2023-24 school year

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 11, 2024

Plaquemines Parish schools reported 1,267 Black students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Jefferson Parish in week ending Dec. 7

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 11, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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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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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 33.8% of Jefferson Parish's student body in 2023-24 school year

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 10, 2024

Black students made up 33.8% of the enrollment in Jefferson Parish public schools in the 2023-24 school year.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson Parish had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Nov. 30

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 8, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Westbank Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 7, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson Parish in week ending Nov. 30?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 6, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at three gas stations in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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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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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending Nov. 30

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 5, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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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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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Jefferson Parish in week ending Nov. 30?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 4, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jefferson Parish in week ending Nov. 30

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 4, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Plaquemines Parish Education: 253 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 4, 2024

Plaquemines Parish schools reported 253 Asian students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

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Jefferson Parish Education: 2,227 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 3, 2024

Asian students made up 4.6% of the enrollment in Jefferson Parish public schools in the 2023-24 school year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson Parish in week ending Nov. 23?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Dec 1, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.