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Rep. Johnson recognizes K.C. Kilpatrick as an Angel in Adoption for foster care efforts

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A Shreveport woman's dedication to helping children is earning her recognition in the nation's capital.  On Tuesday, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana, along with the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, recognized K.C. Kilpatrick, as an “Angel in Adoption” for generously and selflessly dedicating her time and efforts to bettering the foster care…

Bossier wrestles with question of prayer at school graduations

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The Bossier Parish School Board came out of executive session Thursday night and voted to stand behind student prayer at graduation ceremonies.  The issue was pushed to a vote when a national nonprofit demanded that the School District stop the praying, calling it a violation of the U.S. Constitution. "We feel like the students have every right, given by the courts, to pray as…

Legislators hope BAFB will reconsider postponing airshow, says it's too important

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n July, officials announced that the Barksdale Air Show will not be held in 2018 — several Louisiana legislators hope they'll change their minds. In a letter, four legislators are trying to convince BAFB officials to bring the airshow back yearly, citing its economic impact and importance to the area. The letter sponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, Sen. John Kennedy,…

Regional Training Institute on Rep. Mike Johnsons radar

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The Regional Training Institute at Camp Minden has at least one advocate in Washington D.C., Fourth Congressional District Congressman Mike Johnson, R, said phase two of the four-phase project is on the top of his radar. “I think I’ve testified three or four different times at various appropriations subcommittees on defense spending,” Johnson said. When I speak of our…

Louisiana Congressman asks BAFB to reconsider plans for Air Show

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LA - Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham wants Barksdale Air Foce Base to reconsider its plans to skip the air show in 2018. In July it was announced that the air show will resume in 2019 and every odd year following. Barksdale cited high costs to 2nd Bomb Wing mission; using 2,500 Airmen per day for three days and nearly 46,000 man-hours during the year for planning…

Louisiana Congressman asks BAFB to reconsider plans for Air Show

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LA - Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham wants Barksdale Air Foce Base to reconsider its plans to skip the air show in 2018. In July it was announced that the air show will resume in 2019 and every odd year following. Barksdale cited high costs to 2nd Bomb Wing mission; using 2,500 Airmen per day for three days and nearly 46,000 man-hours during the year for planning…

Property taxes to be reduced in Webster Parish

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Property taxes are going down in Webster Parish for a third time since 2013. Tax Assessor Morris Guin announced Tuesday he’s returning $500,000 to taxpayers through reduced property assessments. That brings the total amount of tax savings to $1.5 million in the past four years. “In today’s environment, when tax increases are often proposed as a quick fix…

Legislators to Barksdale: Air show too important to reduce

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Barksdale Air Force Base announced in July that its popular air show, which typically takes place over one weekend each spring, would now only be held in odd-numbered years. Four legislators are asking Barksdale to reconsider those plans, emphasizing the event’s economic impact and importance to the area. In an Aug. 29 letter addressed to Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Force…

GOP to DOJ: Prosecute baby parts sellers

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House Republicans are not letting a Planned Parenthood scandal die. After reviewing and investigating David Daleiden's undercover investigation, the House Select Committee on Infant Lives has turned over its findings to the Department of Justice, calling for criminal prosecution. U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) is one of 18 members who signed a letter calling on the DOJ to prosecute…

Grant awarded to Shreveport Regional

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The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the Shreveport Airport Authority will receive a $150,000 grant to fund the design for an 800-foot runway extension. In addition Beauregard Parish Airport will receive a $142,712 grant to rehabilitate 62,500 square yards of the existing apron that will aim to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement. In pledging to…