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MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Local Rice farmer Meryl Kennedy is back home from her trip to the White House.
She met with President Donald Trump on his recently announced Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.
Kennedy says she is pleased with the President’s plan during what she calls a “tough” time for farmers.
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Some members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation introduced a bill to prevent future lapses in the National Flood Insurance Program’s authorization.
Congresswoman Julia Letlow and Congresswoman Kim Schrier introduced legislation on Nov. 18 aimed at increasing critical support for new mothers and infants through the distribution of newborn supply kits.
The Newborns Essentials Support Toolkit Act authorizes an existing pilot program within the Department of Health and Human Services to provide items such as diapers, wipes, breastfeeding supplies, and postpartum mental health resources in areas of need. Original cosponsors include Congresswomen Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Nanette Barragan (D-CA).
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.