Louisiana, Texas, Alabama and Mississippi would all get a significantly larger share of Federal offshore energy revenue from the Gulf of Mexico under a bill proposed by U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, R-Baton Rouge, that was approved by the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources on Thursday (Sept. 13).
The legislation amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to increase to 50… Read more »
Congressman Garret Graves advanced legislation out of the House Committee on Natural Resources Thursday that would increase the share of offshore energy revenues for Gulf Coast states.
Graves' bill would provide a substantial increase in funding for Louisiana's coastal restoration and flood protection projects.
"After working on this for 20 years I can tell you: what happened today is… Read more »
Progress on the elevated highway to Port Fourchon continues as the LA 1 Coalition continues to look for money for the next phase.Construction is underway to widen the curve on the Leeville Bridge and add a short extension for the planned elevated highway to Golden Meadow, LA 1 Coalition Executive Director Henri Boulet told the Lafourche Parish Council last week."We're working very hard on… Read more »
Today, 90 percent of Americans believe that able-bodied adults receiving welfare assistance should be required to work or prepare for work. As the House and Senate work to reconcile their two different versions of the Farm Bill in conference committee, the reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps) program in the House-passed version are an important first step… Read more »
Congressman Garret Graves (R-South Louisiana) announced today that the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is awarding $80,699,190 in new federal funding to Louisiana to advance many projects statewide.The important I-10 Interchange at Pecue Lane is among those projects. With clearing and grubbing mostly completed, these new funds will provide for bridge construction and… Read more »
BATON ROUGE -- Allocation of more than $80 million in federal funds could send several improvement projects statewide to the express route.The Federal Highway Administration awarded $80,699,190 in new federal funding to Louisiana to advance major roadwork across the state.The Interstate 10 interchange at Pecue Lane on the south end of Baton Rouge is included in the project list.Clearing… Read more »
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A program that's already seen success in East Baton Rouge Parish is expanding. The goal is to give high school students a head start in landing quality careers. The faces of future leaders are getting a golden chance to learn about science and engineering in the workplace while still in high school. "The National Science Foundation says that this year,… Read more »
In approving a four-month extension of the National Flood Insurance Program on Tuesday, the U.S. Senate did a good thing for the people of Louisiana who depend on the program to sustain homes and businesses in the region. We commend the members of Louisiana's congressional delegation who worked to secure the extension in both the House and Senate.In the longer term, though, residents of… Read more »
A Senate vote on the duplication of benefits issue could come sooner than expected.The Senate will likely bring the matter to a vote by mid-August, Congressman Garret Graves said Tuesday after the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Luncheon on Tuesday at Greystone Country Club.The vote is long overdue, he said."We're not just talking eight months – we're… Read more »
Improvements to federal fisheries policy that Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) has been pushing for in Congress advanced to the U.S. Senate today as the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 200 - Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act.H.R. 200 includes several Graves provisions that benefit saltwater fishermen and women,… Read more »
