WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy issued the following press release:

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) joined the leaders of the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and Greater New Orleans (GNO), Inc. to celebrate the $3.65 million he secured for JEDCO's Food and Beverage Incubator.

"People travel from around the world just for Louisiana's food scene," said Dr. Cassidy. "By supporting this project, we're supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and continuing a culinary legacy."

Cassidy announced (https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cassidy-secures-over-1-3-billion-for-louisiana-in-funding-package-headed-to-president-trumps-desk/) that the $3.65 million has been secured f...