Entries by Hannah Johnson
Covid-19 Vaccination Sites
Louisiana is seeing a large increase in reported COVID-19 cases statewide. Vaccinations are widely available, and I am encouraging the continuous increase in vaccinations that are taking place in our region. Here is a list of vaccination sites within the state of Louisiana. Visit the link here to find a vaccination site near you.
Gov. Edwards, FEMA Administrator Join Forces to Promote Preparedness, COVID Vaccinations
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell released three Public Service Announcements today aimed at helping people with their emergency preparedness efforts, including getting vaccinated against COVID-19, hurricane preparedness and the importance of flood insurance. “This year, being prepared for hurricane season doesn’t just mean buying bottled water and extra […]
President Biden Approves Gov. Edwards’ Request for Major Disaster Declaration Following May Flash Flooding
BATON ROUGE — The White House has approved Louisiana’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the flash flooding in mid-May, which damaged several thousand homes and left five people dead, Gov. Edwards announced Wednesday. This makes affected residents in five parishes eligible to apply for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “I want to […]
Gov. Edwards Requests Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden Due to Severe Weather
Gov. Edwards Requests Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden Due to Severe Weather, Flash Flooding in Five Parishes in Louisiana BATON ROUGE — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards requested that President Joseph. R. Biden declare a federal disaster declaration for Louisiana following severe weather and flash flooding earlier in May, which caused damage to at least […]
232-HELP/211 and United Way of Acadiana announce the launch of the Ride United Vaccine Access Campaign
Lafayette, Louisiana (April 20, 2021) – 232-HELP/211 and United Way of Acadiana announced the launch of the Ride United Vaccine Access Campaign. This program gives residents who have transportation challenges free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites in Lafayette and surrounding area with Lyft. Residents can access this transportation assistance or learn more by dialing 211. This […]
Senator Boudreaux Elected as Chairman of Louisiana State Senate Democratic Caucus
I am proud to announce that I have been elected as Chairman of the Louisiana State Senate Democratic Caucus. Because of my past helping the community in the public realm, I have no doubt that I will be an asset to assist my fellow party members and to serve my state well. Thank you so […]
$1.6 Billion for American Rescue Plan Funding was just announced by Gov. John Bel Edwards.
Gov. John Bel Edwards Outlines Priorities for $1.6 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funding in Louisiana BATON ROUGE — Gov. John Bel Edwards today outlined his plan for spending $1.6 billion in federal funding coming to Louisiana through President Joseph R. Biden’s American Rescue Plan to keep Louisiana on the road to post-pandemic recovery by investing […]
Governor Eases Some COVID-19 Mitigation Measures
With New Tools to Fight the Spread of COVID-19, Local Leaders and Businesses Now in Charge of Policies Requiring Masks in Louisiana BATON ROUGE — Following months of sustained improvement in COVID hospitalizations and an increase in the supply and availability of vaccines, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that some mitigation measures will be eased and, […]
REGISTER TO VOTE HERE!
