Baton Rouge, LA – On April 22, 2024, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Ascension-St. James Airport and Transportation Authority, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice,…

Baton Rouge, LA - Following his visit to some of the hardest hit areas, Governor Jeff Landry signed an emergency declaration for the severe storms and tornadoes that took place on April 10. This declaration permits the use of state resources to…

Baton Rouge, LA - On April 15, 2024, Governor Jeff Landry traveled to West Feliciana and St. Tammany parishes to survey damage from the tornadoes, hurricane force winds, hail, and flooding that affected our state last Wednesday. Click HERE for…

Baton Rouge, LA - Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Ascension-St. James Airport and Transportation Authority, Drug Policy Board, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice,…

Baton Rouge, LA - Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced four recipients of the Delta Regional Authority’s Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP). These grants expand opportunities to recruit, train, and retain a local workforce, while…

Baton Rouge, LA - Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry today applauded Representative Bret Geymann and others for their role in developing legislation to modernize the Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR) to provide for better management of…

Baton Rouge, LA - Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Red River, Atchafalaya, and Bayou Boeuf Levee District, Uniform Electronic Local Return and Remittance Advisory Committee, Louisiana State Board of Dentistry,…

BATON ROUGE, La. – This May, observed annually as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Louisiana Department of Health is launching a campaign to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Lifeline is available 24/7 to anyone in…

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today that the application period is now open for the Restore Louisiana Small Business Loan Program, a federally funded lending program that will provide assistance for non-construction expenses to eligible small…

SHREVEPORT, La. – Conexon Connect, the internet service provider formed by rural fiber broadband leader Conexon, has been selected by a consortium of community organizations representing East Carroll Parish to deliver high-speed fiber internet…

SHREVEPORT, La. – Prolec GE USA, a joint venture between Xignux and General Electric, will invest up to $28.5 million to expand its Caddo Parish facility to manufacture electrical transformers used in wind farms, solar parks and other…

BATON ROUGE, La. – New federal Bureau of Labor Statistics data released this morning shows that Louisiana has more people working than ever before. Gov. John Bel Edwards said: “There are now more Louisianans working than ever before…

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program has disbursed all payments to eligible renters and landlords, fully exhausting the state’s allocation of program funds received from the U.S. Department of the…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards released the bills in his 2023 legislative package, the final regular legislative session of his second term. “This package of bipartisan legislation aims for a Louisiana that lives our…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he has appointed Monique Edwards as Commissioner of Conservation, following the passing of Richard Ieyoub, Sr. who served in the position since 2016. “Monique Edwards is…

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he has accepted the resignation of Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet, effective upon close of business today. Deputy Secretary Robert Shadoin has been named the new secretary.…

Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, members of legislature, distinguished guests and my fellow Louisianans. This is the eighth time I’ve delivered the State of the State address. This well is where I asked you to work with me to fix our budget.…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued the following statement on the passing of former Louisiana Attorney General Richard Ieyoub, Sr. He most recently served as commissioner of conservation under the Edwards administration…

BATON ROUGE, La. – United Utility Services, a portfolio company of Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners, announced it is establishing its national headquarters in New Orleans. The firm, a leading utility services provider, looks to…

BATON ROUGE, La. – On Tuesday evening, a poll conducted by JMC Analytics was released showing broad bipartisan support in Louisiana for the core tenets of the 2017 bipartisan criminal justice reform package signed into law by Governor John Bel…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today that Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Secretary Dr. Courtney N. Phillips has submitted her resignation, effective Thursday, April 6, 2023. LDH Director of Legal, Audit and…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards released a new public service announcement (PSA) urging Medicaid members to take action so they do not risk losing their coverage. In April 2023, Medicaid will re-start eligibility reviews for…

BATON ROUGE, La. – See below for a statement from Governor John Bel Edwards on the mass shooting at Covenant Presbyterian School in Nashville, Tennessee, which claimed the lives of three children and three adults, two of whom were native…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) are encouraging everyone to stay weather aware as we face another severe weather threat this weekend. A Tornado…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Tom Harris announced that more than 100 orphaned well sites have been plugged in the first two months of work funded by the…

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards unveiled a new website to help Louisianans learn about the projects and opportunities in their communities from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The “Building the Bayou State” website features a…

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards sent a letter to Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters Dr. Sandra Wilson acknowledging that his office received her letter and delivery of the Certification and Petition to recall Mayor Latoya Cantrell and that the number…

NEW ORLEANS, La. – Big Fish Games, a leading mobile casual game developer, announced it is establishing a talent hub in New Orleans to continue to bolster its workforce as the company further expands its presence in North America. The…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today that Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Secretary Dr. Chuck Carr Brown has submitted his resignation, effective March 31st. LDEQ Assistant Secretary for Assessment…

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Veterans First Business Initiative, established in 2019 to promote businesses owned by veterans, active-duty or reserve military and Gold Star spouses, has reached a new milestone with the certification of its…

BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards announced today he will use his constitutional authority to deny the ITEP applications by Folgers Coffee that were recently advanced by the state Board of Commerce and Industry. The applications were…

AVONDALE, La. – In an effort to advance offshore wind energy technology and expand the emerging industry’s skilled workforce, Gulf Wind Technology announced today it is collaborating with Shell to establish a research, training and…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Gov. Edwards announced the application deadline for the 2023 Governor’s Fellows Program has been extended to March 20. The Governor’s Fellows Program in Louisiana Government is an opportunity for college…

SEOUL – Gov. John Bel Edwards wrapped up a week of high-level engagements with business and government leaders in Asia Friday by discussing a wide range of economic and policy issues with U.S. Ambassador of South Korea Philip S. Goldberg.…

SEOUL – Gov. John Bel Edwards’ economic mission to Asia shifted to South Korea Thursday, with the governor meeting with executives of Lotte Chemical, a leading Korean investor in Louisiana. Lotte has major manufacturing facilities in the…

To Keep Louisiana Moving Forward, I’m Endorsing Shawn Wilson For Governor We’ve made so much progress in Louisiana since I took office – from expanding Medicare to stabilizing the state’s budget to signing sweeping…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Gov. Edwards announced the application for the 2023 Governor’s Fellows Program is now open. The Governor’s Fellows Program in Louisiana Government is an opportunity for college and university student…

Gov. John Bel Edwards continued his economic development mission to Asia Tuesday by visiting a silicon semiconductor plant and meeting with top executives of two of the world's largest chemical manufacturing companies. The governor was joined by…

TOKYO – A Louisiana delegation led by Gov. John Bel Edwards met Monday with top energy, industry and trade officials from Japan, one of Louisiana’s leading international trade partners, kicking off the governor’s economic mission…

**NOTE**: Before beginning his travel today, Gov. John Bel Edwards held a modified Unified Command Group briefing with the National Weather Service, cabinet secretaries and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards named Dr. Eric Kalivoda as Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development to replace Dr. Shawn Wilson, who is retiring on March 4th after 7 years of service as secretary. Dr.…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is encouraging everyone to stay weather aware due to the latest severe weather threat. The National Weather…

LAFAYETTE, La. – Tides Medical, a producer of skin graft products distributed nationwide for use in the treatment of chronic or difficult-to-heal wounds, announced it is investing $1.5 million to upgrade its corporate headquarters and…

BATON ROUGE, La.– This morning, Governor John Bel Edwards accepted a letter from DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson informing the Governor that Sec. Wilson will retire from state service effective March 4, 2023. “Dr. Shawn Wilson has been the…

WALKER, La. – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and other community leaders joined Spectrum officials to break ground on construction of a fiber-optic network buildout that will ultimately bring gigabit broadband and other services to more than 500…

PLAQUEMINE, La. – Kindle Energy announced it is building a $750 million, 700-megawatt electric generation plant in Iberville Parish that will produce enough electricity to power more than 500,000 homes per year. The facility, named the…

LAKE CHARLES, La. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joined Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn Wilson in Lake Charles to celebrate the $150 million grant from…

“I am grateful to Senate President Page Cortez, House Speaker Clay Schexnayder, and the entire legislature for their willingness to come in for this brief special session. This appropriation into the Insure Louisiana Incentive Fund will only…

BATON ROUGE, La. - Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards’ Climate Initiatives Task Force marked the first year of progress toward the goals of Louisiana’s Climate Action Plan with the release of the 2023 Annual Report. The report highlights key…

BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana’s December 2022 unemployment rate was the lowest ever for the month of December, coming in at 3.5%. Since December 2021, Louisiana’s unemployment rate has dropped 0.9 percentage points from 4.4%, and…

BATON ROUGE, La. - Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a call for the Louisiana Legislature to convene an extraordinary session to appropriate funds to the Insure Louisiana Incentive Fund, a fund created in the 2022 legislative session with the goal…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. John Bel Edwards joined ExxonMobil officials to celebrate the commencement of operations for the Polypropylene Growth Project (PPG Project), a new production unit that broke ground in 2019. The investment of more than…

TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. – Niagara Bottling, one of the nation’s leading beverage manufacturers, has announced it plans to invest up to $160 million to establish a state-of-the-art production facility near Hammond. The company will create…

BATON ROUGE, La. – This week, Governor Edwards will host a series of events to mark the seven-year anniversary of the expansion of Medicaid in Louisiana. On his first full day in office on January 12th, 2016, Gov. Edwards signed JBE16-01, an…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Governor John Bel Edwards has joined a host of national and state leaders to declare January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Louisiana. Human Trafficking has a global impact affecting the lives of more than 28…

NEW ORLEANS, La. – Excella, an Agile technology firm that specializes in artificial intelligence and modernizing IT systems, announced it is establishing a talent hub in New Orleans to expand its software development team for government and…

Today, Govs. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana, Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas and J. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma announced that the United States Department of Energy (DOE) has encouraged the HALO Hydrogen Hub to submit a Full Application for the Regional…

BATON ROUGE, La. - Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) are urging Louisianans to plan for an Arctic outbreak expected to move into the state beginning Thursday and continuing…

BATON ROUGE, La. - Today, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) received approval of permits and permissions to build and operate the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This…

BATON ROUGE, La. - Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the final step required to classify the heavily contaminated Capitol Lakes as a Superfund site, thereby making them eligible for federal…

BATON ROUGE, La. - Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards is traveling to areas impacted by Tuesday’s severe weather following a Unified Command Group meeting with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) this…

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne is announcing that state offices in 12 parishes will close tomorrow, Dec. 14, in expectation of severe weather. The parishes closed are Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Lafayette,…

NEW ORLEANS, La. - Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a historic public-private partnership between the state of Louisiana, the Port of New Orleans and two global maritime industry leaders to build a $1.8 billion state-of-the-art container facility on…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards along with Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Sec. Joey Strickland, COL (USA Retired) and Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will hold a lighting ceremony for the U.S. Armed Forces…

BATON ROUGE, La. - Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs honored the winners of the 2022 Governor’s Outstanding Leadership in Disabilities (GOLD) Awards and the 2022 Inclusive Art Contest in a…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Beginning tomorrow, Gov. John Bel Edwards will host a series of events during the holiday season to thank the faith community and community organizations for their dedication and hard work to move Louisiana forward in…

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna, in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand the strong cultural…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Following a recent meeting with the regional directors of the Governor’s Office of Rural Development, Gov. John Bel Edwards is encouraging rural communities to reach out to the Office for help taking advantage of the…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne is announcing that state offices in eight parishes will close at noon today, Nov. 29, in expectation of severe weather. The parishes closed are Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll,…

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is urging everyone to stay weather aware as a potentially dangerous weather system moves into the state Tuesday. The threat includes…

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statement on the passing of Former First Gentleman Raymond “Coach” Blanco. “Some people make a lasting impression from the moment you meet them. Coach was one of those people. The son of…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he has accepted the resignation of Deputy Secretary for Youth Services William Sommers, who has led the agency since 2020. Before joining OJJ, Sommers spent more than 30 years at…

Baton Rouge, La. – For the fifth straight month, Louisiana has set a new record for the lowest unemployment rate in state history, down to 3.3% unemployment. Governor John Bel Edwards said: “Louisiana’s unemployment rate is now…

Baton Rouge, La. – In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the tragic deaths of Southern University students Denver Smith and Leonard Brown and the nine student leaders who were banned from entering the campus of Southern University as a…

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the Louisiana Division of Administration has signed a second grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for recovery from Louisiana’s devastating 2020-21 storms. The…

One year after President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), $4 billion in BIL funding has already been announced for more than 120 projects across Louisiana. The state is also expected to receive approximately $5.9 billion over…

Today, Governor John Bel Edwards was joined by the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Shawn Wilson along with state and local officials to celebrate the start of the Ambassador Caffery Interchange, a future I-49 South…

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he has accepted the resignation of Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Walters. Walters, who has led the agency since 2016, has a long and distinguished career of working to…

ICYMI: Pew: 5 Years In, 5 Things to Know About Louisiana’s Justice System In case you missed it last week, the Pew Charitable Trusts published a story highlighting the transformative impact bipartisan criminal justice reforms have had on…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Next week, Governor Edwards will hold a series of events to mark the five-year anniversary of bipartisan criminal justice reform becoming law. The Governor’s Office will also run a social media campaign to celebrate…

Four Months in a Row: Louisiana Hits Another Record Low Unemployment Rate at 3.4% BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statement on Louisiana’s fourth straight month of record-breaking low unemployment rates.…

DONALDSONVILLE, La. – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards, members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation and several elected officials celebrated the groundbreaking of a critically needed $96 million pump station in Donaldsonville where Bayou…

See below for a statement from Governor Edwards: “As President Biden announced this week, applications for the federal government’s student loan debt relief program are now open. I strongly encourage every Louisianan with student debt…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, Governor Edwards announced that two companies in Louisiana have been awarded $320 million in U.S. Department of Energy funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to expand manufacturing of electric vehicle…

Today, the Governor’s Office released a video of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ visit with Mr. Roland Babin, who recently retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) after a record-breaking 67 years of civil…

In case you missed it earlier this week, The Advocate published a story on a new report showing massive investment in local government, schools and police departments due to Gov. Edwards’ ITEP reform. Read the Governor's full statement on the…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Gov. John Bel Edwards and the executives of major global energy corporations CF Industries, ExxonMobil and EnLink Midstream announced an “unprecedented” decarbonization collaboration aimed at dramatically…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statement on Executive Counsel Matthew Block's exceptional service to the state of Louisiana. Gov. Edwards said: “This is truly bittersweet for me and our team. Matthew has…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statement on the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis' report showing massive investment in local government due to ITEP reform. Gov. Edwards said: “Giving…

THIBODAUX, La. — Deere & Company, the global corporation that manufactures the iconic John Deere brand of agricultural, construction and forestry equipment, is investing $29.8 million to expand operations at its Thibodaux facility. The…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Dr. Courtney N. Phillips issued a statement on National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the continued life-saving impacts of Medicaid expansion.…

LAFAYETTE, La. — Schlumberger announced it will invest $11.5 million to centralize its North Gulf Coast (NGC) divisions at a newly renovated operations hub in Lafayette. The company will create 44 new direct jobs and more than $4 million of…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Governor John Bel Edwards toured a locally owned bridge in East Baton Rouge today with inspectors from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). The bridge was deemed deficient and load posted in…

BATON ROUGE, La. – As Hurricane Ian impacts Florida, Governor John Bel Edwards has spoken with Governor Ron DeSantis and offered assistance and resources to aid the people of Florida. Resources are already en route, and preparations are…

ST. MARTINVILLE, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards joined Cajun Broadband and state, regional, and local leaders to celebrate the start of construction on a $1.5 million effort to bring high speed internet to over 500 locations in St. Martin…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statement on Louisiana’s third consecutive month of record-breaking low unemployment rates, the latest at 3.5 percent, and the total number of jobs created since the height of the…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announce that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Deployment Plan…

BATON ROUGE, La. — A north Louisiana bioscience center and a New Orleans Jazz Museum expansion have been awarded a combined $2.7 million in American Rescue Plan grants announced Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Governor John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Department of Health leadership received their seasonal flu and updated COVID-19 booster shots today at Our Lady of the Lake's North Baton Rouge Clinic. They urged other Louisianans to…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statement on Louisiana’s success in retaining recent college graduates in state following completion of their degree. According to a recent Washington Post analysis, Louisiana…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, Governor John Bel Edwards joined FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel for a roundtable discussion on communication networks resiliency issues, lessons learned, and policy changes made in the wake of last year’s…

BATON ROUGE, La. - Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards released the following statement on the passing of Maurice Edwin “Moon” Landrieu: “Moon Landrieu was a courageous and defining voice for Louisiana and his beloved hometown of New…

Gov. John Bel Edwards congratulates Greater New Orleans, Inc. and its affiliate Greater New Orleans Development Foundation for the groundbreaking plan to create an offshore wind-powered hydrogen energy industry cluster in south Louisiana that has…

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards was joined by federal, state, locally elected officials and community leaders for the inaugural Broadband Solutions Summit to announce that over $35 million will be distributed to bring affordable high speed internet to…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards was joined by state and local leaders as well as representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to celebrate the first group of former residents of Isle de Jean…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards is announcing the state will dedicate $100 million in federal funds to a Design Support Program for 28 flood mitigation projects and another $100 million to a Round 2 funding opportunity for…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statement on Louisiana setting another record low unemployment rate of 3.6 percent. Gov. Edwards said: "I am very happy to announce that Louisiana has set another record-low for…

BATON ROUGE, La. – On Aug 17th, Governor John Bel Edwards was joined by the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus, the Louisiana House and Senate Select Committees on Veterans Affairs, military and local officials for the groundbreaking of the…

Today Gov. John Bel Edwards, DOTD Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, Ph.D. and other state and local officials celebrated the substantial completion of the I-10 widening project in Calcasieu Parish. This $45.5 million project, which stretched from…

BATON ROUGE, La. – CF Industries Holdings, Inc., announced it is evaluating a site in Ascension Parish for construction of a proposed $2 billion blue ammonia production facility that would create 103 direct new jobs in the Capital Region with…

BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards was joined by the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus, the Louisiana House and Senate Select Committees on Veterans Affairs, military and local officials for the groundbreaking of the first…

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards was joined by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome and LSU officials to announce federal and state funding for the first phase of the major cleanup of a borrow pit at Burden Museum and…

BATON ROUGE, La. — This Friday, Gov. John Bel Edwards will lead a delegation of business and state leaders on an economic development, water management and resiliency mission to the Netherlands and France. The delegation includes…

Gov. Edwards Announces an Additional $253 Million to Make Hurricane Ida Parishes More Resilient BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP)…

Louisiana To Receive $134 Million Of Additional Federal Funding To Improve Infrastructure Resilience Baton Rouge, La. - The Federal Highway Administration recently announced a new program aimed at defending against the effects of climate change…

ICYMI: KNOE: Broadband Investment Bringing Excitement, Hope to Lake Providence Yesterday, KNOE aired a story on Gov. John Bel Edwards’ announcement earlier this week in Lake Providence of a $130 million investment from the American Rescue…