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Shreveport Regional Airport to Receive More than $500k in Aviation Grants

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) decision to award two grants, totaling more than $500,000, to the Shreveport Airport Authority. According to DOT, the funds will be used for security enhancements and taxiway repairs at Shreveport Regional Airport. “Shreveport Regional Airport is a driving…

Leesville and Beauregard Awarded Nearly $300,000 in Aviation Grants

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded two grants, totaling nearly $300,000, to upgrade Leesville and Beauregard Airports. “Louisiana is fortunate to have numerous airport facilities that all play an essential role in our local and regional economies,” said Johnson. “We…

Johnson to Host Two Town Halls Wednesday

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will host two town halls Wednesday, October 2nd, in St. Landry and Beauregard Parishes. These events are open to the press. St. Landry Parish Town Hall WHERE: Eunice City Hall Council Chambers 300 South 2nd Street Eunice, LA 70535 WHEN: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CT Beauregard Parish Town…

Johnson, Graves Applaud $25 Million Federal Investment in LA Coastal Restoration

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 U.S. Representatives Mike Johnson (LA-04) and Garret Graves (LA-06), members of the House Natural Resources Committee, today applauded the announcement that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded a $24.8 million grant to restore habitats along Louisiana’s coast: U.S. REPRESENTATIVE MIKE JOHNSON: “Whether it’s serving as a…

Johnson Statement on Fort Polk Helicopter Accident

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement in response to reports of a helicopter crash at Fort Polk and the Joint Readiness Training Center early Thursday morning, killing one crew member and injuring three others: “I am deeply saddened by the report of the tragic accident at Fort Polk early this morning. My office is closely…

Shreveport Downtown Airport Awarded More than $100,000 for Runway Repairs

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 On Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the Shreveport Downtown Airport will receive $100,692 for runway rehabilitation. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE MIKE JOHNSON (LA-04) RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “Our Shreveport airports are economic generators for Northwest Louisiana and the surrounding region. They facilitate jobs, revenue and quick access to and…

Caddo Parish Awarded $235k for First-Responder Organizations

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 On Monday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Caddo Parish Fire District #1 will be awarded $235,876.19 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Each year, the program awards grants to first-responder organizations for emergency response equipment, personal protective equipment, firefighting and emergency vehicles, and training. U.S.…

Shreveport Awarded More than $50,000 for First-Responder Organizations

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 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced this week that the City of Shreveport will be awarded $52,181.81 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Each year, the program awards grants to first-responder organizations for emergency response equipment, personal protective equipment, firefighting and emergency vehicles, and training. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE…

Johnson to Host Three Town Halls Next Week

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will host three town halls next week in Union, Bienville and Claiborne Parishes. These events are open to the press. Union Parish Town Hall WHERE: Union Parish Police Jury Annex 303 East Water Street Farmerville, LA 71241 WHEN: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. CT Bienville Parish Town…

Johnson to Host Town Hall This Friday in Allen Parish

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will be hosting a town hall on Friday, August 23, in Allen Parish. This event is open to the press. Allen Parish Town Hall WHERE: Allen Parish Police Jury Building 602 Court Street Oberlin, LA 70655 WHEN: Friday, August 23, 2019 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT Please note, in order to protect the safety of all attendees,…