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by David Jacobs, The Center Square  | April 20, 2021 12:00 PM Print this article Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Monday how the state will use $216 million in federal dollars for road and infrastructure projects. As part of the 2020 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, the state of Louisiana received about $216 million for road and infrastructure projects throughout the state. Congress passed the $1.4 trillion relief package last year. “We will certainly use these funds to replace funds that were lost as a result of the coronavirus and apply them to some of the most-needed projects in all regions of Louisiana,” Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn Wilson said in a prepared statement. “Unlike previous federal bills, these funds can be used for operating costs. While none will be used for DOTD salaries, supplies or travel, we will replace some of our heavy equipment used by Dis

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