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Louisianans know all too well the toll of dangerous flooding on local communities. We’ve seen deadly flood conditions countless times over the years, most prominently with Hurricane Katrina but also in 2016 on the Comite and Amite rivers in the Capital Region.
We must take Mother Nature seriously, an acknowledgment that starts with investing in crucial flood protection and mitigation strategies.
RICHLAND PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Congresswoman Julia Letlow has announced $4 million in Community Project Funding to strengthen rural healthcare services in Northeast Louisiana.
The funding, included in the FY 2026 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations bill, will support the upcoming Delhi Hospital Outpatient Therapy and Diabetes Education Center Expansion Project. The measure received final passage in Congress Tuesday night and was signed into law by President Trump.
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow announced that $2 million secured will go to the Amite River Basin project for flood mitigation.
According to Letlow’s office, President Donald Trump signed funding into law after it cleared Congress Tuesday night. The Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District will administer the funds for the upper river flood reduction and restoration project.
BATON ROUGE— Congresswoman Julia Letlow stopped by the St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge to help out with food assistance on Tuesday.
Tuesday marks 35 days since the government shutdown began, tying the record for the longest ever. St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is continuing to provide hot meals to those in need despite growing concerns about SNAP benefits.
St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge President and CEO Sunnie Johnson-Lane said this time of year is crucial to feed the community.
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KTVE/KARD) — Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R-LA) has teamed up with Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA) to introduce legislation aimed at providing critical resources to new mothers and their babies. The Newborns Essentials Support Toolkit (NEST) Act seeks to expand access to newborn supply kits in communities with the greatest need.
In a heated week, Sean Hannity spotlights the fallout from looming government shutdowns, critiquing Democrats for double standards on issues like pay and healthcare funding for illegal immigrants. Sean frames the situation around broken promises, with special focus on Congress rejecting pay cuts while the military and essential workers risk missing paychecks. Guest Congresswoman Julia Letlow (Louisiana's 5th District) stands out by pledging to withhold her own salary making her a rare example of solidarity with ordinary Americans affected by the standoff.
BATON ROUGE, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow will not be paid while the government is shut down, per her request.
A collaboration four years in the making came to fruition Monday as Radiance Technologies, a major defense contractor, announced plans to construct an $80 million secure microchip packaging facility in Ruston, in partnership with Louisiana Tech University, Louisiana Economic Development and the Louisiana Tech Foundation.
U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow says she has secured more than $100 million in federal funding for northeastern Louisiana since fiscal year 2022.
On Monday, Letlow served as the keynote speaker at a luncheon hosted by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, where she participated in a “fireside chat” and answered questions concerning her legislative priorities and experience serving on the House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriations.
Last Friday, Sheriff Jason Smith gave 5th District Congresswoman Julia Letlow and other local officials a tour of the Washington Parish Jail.
The Washington Parish Jail has the highest percentage of overcrowding of any jail in the state. Since taking office Smith has had a standing invitation for elected officials and journalists to tour the jail and see first-hand its overcrowded conditions. Smith it trying to have a new jail built for Washington Parish, and he has been seeking the support of public officials, as well as private citizens.