Sen. Bill Cassidy can enhance his legacy with dental billGuest Column: Sen. Bill Cassidy can enhance his legacy with dental billBaton Rouge Advocate6d agoWhole story →HealthBill Cassidyelsa bill advocacy
Sponsored: Why Congress Must Pass the Insulin Act of 2026For many years, I, like over 40 million other Americans, have had every aspect of my life and health journey shaped by diabetes after my daughter’s diagnosis. Repeated healthcare visits,Baton Rouge Advocate11d agoWhole story →Healthinsulin act advocacy
Bill Cassidy gets vaccine assurances from FDA nomineeLouisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy pressed Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the FDA, about the MMR vaccine.Baton Rouge Advocate14d agoWhole story →HealthBill Cassidyfda nominee hearing
Julia Letlow discusses data centers, rural healthcare,U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow discussed Medicaid, infrastructure, and Louisiana's economy during a forum with Lafayette business leaders as part of her statewide 64-parish tour, emphasizing ongoing engagement with communities if elected to the U.S. Senate.Baton Rouge Advocate16d agoWhole story →HealthEconomyJulia Letlowlouisiana senate campaign
State legislators funding for St. Landry Parish in town hallState lawmakers announced over $120 million in funding for St. Landry Parish, targeting key improvements in roads, healthcare, and economic growth to benefit local communities and infrastructure projects.Baton Rouge Advocate22d agoWhole story →HealthEconomyS 190st landry parish funding announcement
U.S. appeals court hears Louisiana abortion pill caseAttorney General Liz Murrill asked an appeals court Wednesday to strike down a federal government policy allowing abortion pills to be mailed over state lines, saying the regulation has snarled enforcement of Louisiana’s anti-abortion laws in a case that could shape access to the procedure nationwide.Baton Rouge Advocate29d agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthabortion pill case appeal
Bill Cassidy raises issues with Donald Trump's FDA nomineeLouisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy questioned President Donald Trump’s nominee for the FDA, Heidi Overton, saying she doesn’t have the management experience to run the agency and seems unwilling to defend vaccines.Baton Rouge Advocate2mo agoWhole story →HealthBill Cassidyfda nominee hearing
