Iberville Parish President J. Mitchell Ourso said he is working with the local legislative delegation to ensure the 2023 state budget includes funding Gov. John Bel Edwards wants to put toward construction of a new Mississippi River Bridge.
As lawmakers return to the state capitol for the legislative session, which opens Monday, a battle over proposed funding for a new Mississippi River Bridge has already begun.
As lawmakers return to the state capitol for the legislative session, which opens Monday, a battle over proposed funding for a new Mississippi River Bridge has already begun.
The cost for construction of a new Mississippi River bridge will be higher than originally expected, according to the head of the state Department of Transportation and Development.