Kennedy speaks with Louisianians at Monroe and West Monroe-West Ouachita Chambers

MONROE, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke with constituents at the Monroe Chamber and West Monroe-West Ouachita Chambers luncheon about their priorities for northeast Louisiana, including delivering economic wins for the area.

"I sit on the Appropriations Committee. I never ask for a penny more than [Louisiana] needs, but I never, ever accept a penny less than we deserve-and I'll continue to do that," said Kennedy.

Since 2022, Kennedy has delivered the following wins for northeast Louisiana through his role as an appropriator:

• $219 million from the Department of Transportation to improve highways, roads and local airports in Monroe and Bastrop.

• $54.5 million in Department of Education grants as well as health and science research grants for post-secondary schools in the area, including Louisiana Tech, Grambling University and Louisiana Delta Community College.

• $10.8 million to the region from the Department of Agriculture for research, conservation and business development.

• $10.7 million to improve economic conditions through the Economic Development Administration and Small Business Administration grants.

• $8 million in Delta Regional Authority investments for road improvement projects and a rail spur at the Port of Columbia.