Former Saints star becomes first NFL player in history to receive highest civilian honor Congress can bestow U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Patty Murray (D-WA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and U.S. Representatives Cedric Richmond (D-LA), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Steve Scalise (R-LA), Ralph Abraham (R-LA) and Mike Johnson (R-LA), along with representatives of Microsof... Read more »
The new 116th Congress begins Wednesday, and they do so in the shadow of a partial federal government shutdown. Congressman Mike Johnson has expressed he is uncertain if any end is in sight due to the divide over border security funding. “All of this is to the detriment of the American people, so let’s hope that a compromise is reached soon and that we can get back to the business of the people,” ... Read more »
The new leader of House Republicans’ largest caucus says he plans to “streamline” its operations to effectively counter the Democrats as they take control of the lower chamber of Congress. For starters, the Republican Study Committee no longer will have a dozen or so task forces, Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., said in a recent phone interview with The Daily Signal as the group’s incoming chairman. “We... Read more »
Congressman Mike Johnson met with bankers from his district and LBA staff at BOM Bank in Natchitoches about federal issues of interest. Pictured at the meeting are Mark Lipa of BOM, Katrice Baker of BOM, Henry Burns of BOM, Tyler Murchison, BOM, Mary Wilmore of Sabine State Bank, Jayce Simpson of Community Bank of Louisiana, Kyle Kennington of Community Bank of Louisiana, Congressman Mike Johnson... Read more »
Riceland Crawfish announced a $3 million expansion project to expand its operations in Eunice. Dexter Guillory, Riceland president, was joined by state Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain and other leaders on Tuesday in making the announcement at the Sub-Zero facility on U.S. 190 east of Eunice. “For 30 years we have been sharing the culture and food of Acadiana across ... Read more »
Once the newly elected Congress reconvenes in January, all eyes are going to be on House Democrats, whose big Election Night earlier this month positions them to take over control of the chamber and lead every committee. Among other things, that means that Louisiana’s best-known Republican, U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, will see his profile as his party’s chief vote-counter shrink. There is one Louisia... Read more »
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected to succeed Rep. Mark Walker (R-N.C.) as chairman of the Republican Study Committee on Friday. Johnson, a freshman member, edged out Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) in the race to lead the largest conservative caucus in Congress. "We’re just honored to have the trust of our colleagues and I'm really thankful for the opportunity. As I’ve said to all of my colleag... Read more »
– U.S. House Representative Mike Johnson (R-La.) has been elected chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) for the 116th Congress. The RSC membership voted via secret ballot during their meeting today. Currently composed of 150 members, the RSC is the largest caucus of conservatives in the Congress. “The Republican Study Committee faces one of the most important moments in its 45-year his... Read more »
Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson has been elected chairman of the Republican Study Committee, which has been a traditional GOP leadership launching pad for previous leaders like Vice President Mike Pence and Congressman Steve Scalise. The Republican Study Committee is the largest caucus of conservatives in the House with 150 members. Members voted Friday morning to elect Johnson over California ... Read more »
Louisiana freshman Rep. Mike Johnson will chair the Republican Study Committee in the 116th Congress, after winning a race Friday against five-term California Rep. Tom McClintock. This is the second consecutive RSC election in which a first-term congressman was elected chairman over a more senior lawmaker. Johnson said current RSC Chairman Mark Walker of North Carolina started a good precedent for... Read more »
