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Higgins Announces Grant Funding for the Port of Morgan City

By SW Louisiana News Report | Sep 20, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) is awarding $3,320,000 to the Port of Morgan City for the procurement, delivery, and assembly of cargo transloading equipment.

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Beach Sweep and Inland Waterway Cleanup Planned for Lake Charles

By SW Louisiana News Report | Sep 15, 2023

The City of Lake Charles is inviting you and your organization to participate in the Annual Beach Sweep and Inland Waterway Cleanup scheduled for Saturday, September 16, 2023.

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Higgins To Introduce Legislation Banning Government Weaponization Of Artificial Intelligence Technology

By SW Louisiana News Report | Sep 15, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) will introduce legislation that forbids the federal government from using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology as a tool to enforce laws and regulations.

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Skate-Tember Rolling into Lake Charles Civic Center

By SW Louisiana News Report | Sep 5, 2023

The City of Lake Charles is rolling into fall as the Recreation and Parks Department gears up to host Skate-Tember!

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Higgins, Harder Introduce Bipartisan Safeguarding Our Levees Act

By SW Louisiana News Report | Sep 5, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congressman Josh Harder (D-CA) introduced the Safeguarding Our Levees Act, which would protect communities from severe flooding by repairing damaged levees as quickly as possible.

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Second of Seven LC REBOUND Community Meetings Announced

By SW Louisiana News Report | Aug 31, 2023

During the LC REBOUND news conference held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, the City announced its intention to host a series of community meetings planned for each Council district.

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Higgins Issues Statement On Impending Mask Mandates And COVID Restrictions

By SW Louisiana News Report | Aug 31, 2023

Congressman Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement on the slow release of mask mandates and school shutdowns across the country.

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Heat Relief Resources Available to Community

By SW Louisiana News Report | Aug 22, 2023

The City of Lake Charles thanks the many agency and non-profit partners who have helped provide relief from the current heat conditions.

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Higgins, Dunn Introduce Legislation To Protect Commerce In The Gulf Of Mexico

By SW Louisiana News Report | Aug 22, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congressman Neal Dunn (R-FL) introduced the Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act, which would prevent the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from issuing a vessel slowdown zone in the Gulf of Mexico until the Department of Commerce demonstrates that the protocols developed to protect Rice’s Whales (RWs) in the Gulf will not negatively impact our supply chains or maritime commerce.

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City of Lake Charles Teams up with Sasol to Host Nature in Focus Insect Encounter

By SW Louisiana News Report | Aug 17, 2023

The City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks Initiative and Sasol Nature in Focus Initiative are teaming up for an Insect Encounter on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 10 a.m. – noon.

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Higgins Commends First Solar's $1.1B Investment In Iberia Parish

By SW Louisiana News Report | Aug 17, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) commended First Solar’s announcement of a $1.1 billion solar manufacturing facility at the Acadiana Regional Airport in Iberia Parish.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Commemorates the Restoration of Historic City Hall

By SW Louisiana News Report | Aug 9, 2023

On Saturday, August 5, 2023, Mayor Nic Hunter was joined by other elected officials and community members to commemorate the completed restoration of Historic City Hall, 1001 Ryan St.

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Higgins Announces Grant Funding For Chennault International Airport

By SW Louisiana News Report | Aug 9, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $1,168,133 to the Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles for repairs to the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and the tower’s radio communication equipment.

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Higgins Announces $40M For Lake Charles Housing Authority

By SW Louisiana News Report | Aug 1, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding $40,000,000 to the Lake Charles Housing Authority (LCHA) for the Mid City neighborhood in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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City of Lake Charles Announces LC REBOUND

By SW Louisiana News Report | Jul 26, 2023

On Tuesday, July 18, Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter joined City Council Members to announce LC REBOUND, a major infrastructure and quality of life investment to strengthen and secure the City’s future.

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Higgins Announces $159.2M In Hurricane Recovery Efforts

By SW Louisiana News Report | Jul 26, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $159,238,871.38 million in federal grants for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest Louisiana.

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Higgins Amendment To Combat Cartel Drones Passes House

By SW Louisiana News Report | Jul 22, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced an amendment as part of legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that passed the House Floor today.

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City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks and Imperial Calcasieu Museum Present the Next Installment of Art in the Park

By SW Louisiana News Report | Jul 21, 2023

The City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks Initiative and the Imperial Calcasieu Museum Residency at the Museum Program are teaming up to present the next installment of the City’s Art in the Park Series.

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Lake Charles Police Department to Host Free National Night Out Community Event

By SW Louisiana News Report | Jul 15, 2023

On Tuesday, August 1, from 6 – 9 p.m., the Lake Charles Police Department and City of Lake Charles will host a free National Night Out Community Event at the Lake Charles Civic Center (900 Lakeshore Dr.).

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City of Lake Charles Teams up with Entergy to Host Partners in Parks Arcs & Sparks Event

By SW Louisiana News Report | Jul 14, 2023

The City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks Initiative and Entergy are teaming up for an Arcs & Sparks Event on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 10 am – noon.