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Last month, President Donald Trump signed the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 into law. Section 103 of H.R. 353 states that National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will establish a program dedicated to improving tornado forecasting and tornado warnings. In statement only to KSLA News 12, U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson said: "Louisiana is no stranger to severe… Read more »

Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson is applauding the passage of the Republican health care bill.  He says its needed to replace the Affordable Care Act, which he says is in a death spiral.  "I think this bill is going to move us one large step closer to that objective. We have to repeal and replace Obamacare. It's in a death spiral. Very soon, most Americans, millions of… Read more »

Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington welcomed guests this morning to the Viking Drive Substation in Bossier City to kick off today’s National Day of Prayer.  A short ceremony began at 7 a.m. with “The Pledge of Allegiance,” followed by prayers from four local pastors, who prayed for our nation, state, parish and city; they included Pastor Justin Haigler, Simple… Read more »

Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) says the GOP should take care of a long-term government funding bill before tackling ObamaCare repeal. Saying that funding the government is “what we’re required to do,” Cole called for lawmakers to hammer out a deal before next week’s deadline to avert a shutdown. "It's a trillion-dollar bill, there's a lot of controversy to it. The more… Read more »

Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) is going to bat for area military installations.  He testified Thursday before the House Armed Services Committee on the importance of funding missions at Barksdale Air Force Base and Fort Polk Army Base in Louisiana. Rep. Johnson has visited both installations repeatedly to assess their needs and has attended several Department of Defense… Read more »

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson believes members of the House are moving closer to agreeing on a bill that would overhaul healthcare in the country. Johnson says many Congressmen were frustrated with the previous legislation that was pulled at the last minute but he’s hopeful new amendments will secure passage through the House and Senate.   “The amendments that… Read more »

Ever since Donald Trump was elected President-- Congressmen and Senators have had to face hostile crowds at town hall meetings back home. One of the President's biggest supporters is Northwest Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson. But he got a very different reception as a recent town hall in Vivian. The crowd was respectful... attentive... and curious. KTBS-3 News had a chance to visit… Read more »

MANY, LA - Washington lawmakers take time from the capital this week to visit their districts back home. Congressman Mike Johnson spoke at a town hall in Many Monday. There was a fairly good turnout at the meeting with a mostly light atmosphere of back-and-forth questions and answers. But people's main concern was the topic of health care. "Everybody needs health care and everybody… Read more »

Most Americans revere and deeply appreciate the men and women who serve in our armed forces. Our veterans put country before self, leave behind loved ones and endanger themselves to ensure our nation remains safe and well protected. As a country, it is our obligation and our pleasure to honor their service and support them when they come home. Too often, however, veterans face a… Read more »

Infrastructure grant programs are expected to be on the chopping block in the White House budget, according to one GOP senator, despite President Trump’s promise to revitalize U.S. roads, bridges and airports. The administration is putting together a separate $1 trillion package to upgrade the nation's crumbling infrastructure through public and private financing. … Read more »