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As work on the Comite River Diversion project continues, Central residents are vocalizing their frustration with the timeline. The time is ticking as Army Corps of Engineers crews work to complete the Comite River Diversion. Read more »

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers held a community meeting Monday, March 29, to give updates and answer questions about the project. After years of countless roadblocks, the long-awaited Comite River Diversion Canal project is starting to pick up speed. The flood control project will… Read more »

BATON ROUGE- Residents in Central expressed lots of frustration with the Comite Diversion Canal's continuous delays. "I'm tired of hearing about 30 people who don't want to give up their property, what about the 10's of thousands that lost their homes because of this, you have another event like this you better move out of the state," said one resident. The state and the U.S. Army Corps… Read more »

We are pleased to announce the grand opening of your Ascension Parish office of Congressman Garret Graves located at:Ascension Parish Government Building615 E. Worthy Street, Suite 107, Gonzales, LA 70737225-450-1672*Please call for an appointment during Phase 2 & 3 of current Louisiana covid-19 restrictionsThe cornerstone of everything we do – voting in Congress, writing… Read more »

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The Louisiana Department of Health is coordinating the COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort in Louisiana. As more vaccines become available from the CDC, more individuals and groups will be offered a vaccination.Limited amounts of COVID vaccines will be available beginning January 4, 2021 at some local pharmacies.Starting the week of January 4, Louisiana will receive the first very… Read more »

The Trump Administration finalized a rule yesterday on price transparency for medical services and prescription drugs that will ensure Americans know how much healthcare will cost in advance and will allow them to make fully informed and value-conscious decisions. Read more »

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has officially entered into a Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) contract with the company the state agency has selected to build three new bridges in East Baton Rouge Parish as part of the Comite River Diversion Canal project.DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson, Ph. D, signed the CMAR contract Monday,… Read more »

Congressman Garret Graves joins Louisiana Business and Industry Show to talk about the coronavirus recovery and the reopening of Louisiana. Read more »

Because many families, businesses, and tax preparers may be unable to meet their tax obligations despite their best efforts, President Trump is allowing "the Treasury Department to defer tax payments, without interest or penalties, for certain individuals and businesses negatively impacted." The Treasury Secretary Has Deferred Tax Payments, and Waived Penalties Families and small… Read more »