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GOP Louisiana state senator says he's running for US Senate because incumbent Republican 'sucks'
Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez, a Republican, announced a U.S. Senate bid, declaring that he is seeking the role "because ...
Louisiana state lawmaker challenging Cassidy in GOP primary
Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez (R) has launched a primary bid challenging Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) ahead of 2026, adding ...
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Louisiana's Bill Cassidy largely stays silent on RFK Jr.'s new vaccination appointments
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is mostly keeping quiet on Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's recent appointments to a top ...
Here's what Bill Cassidy had to say about 'Big Beautiful Bill' after meeting with Trump
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy was among the Republican members of the Finance Committee who met with President Trump about the ...
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Proposed Medicaid cuts could be a big problem for Louisiana's budget, officials say
State Senate President Cameron Henry said he’s worried Louisiana won’t be able to cover the losses should Congress ratchet ...
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Senate's proposed changes to the One, Big Beautiful Bill alarm Louisiana hospitals
One Louisiana hospital leader says it could "jeopardize rural access, medical education, and essential services such as ...
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Federal Medicaid cuts could cost Louisiana $4 billion
Just a few days after a regular session ended, Louisiana lawmakers are bracing for up to a $4 billion loss in federal ...
Bill Cassidy Blew It
Then Cassidy caved. In the speech he gave on the Senate floor explaining his decision, Cassidy said that he’d vote to confirm ...
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Change to Louisiana primary elections, potentially helping Bill Cassidy, doesn't materialize
The Louisiana Capitol buzzed with talk that the Senate would try to change campaign law to help U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy win ...