Louisiana sued thousands of homeowners for not following the rules in spending grants after Katrina. After a joint news investigation, the state says it hopes a federal agency will approve a settlement that will allow it to drop the lawsuits.
Louisiana’s deteriorating water infrastructure needs immediate upgrades but state lawmakers say only $23 million in federal aid has reached local water and sewer systems.
Louisiana’s deteriorating water infrastructure needs immediate upgrades but state lawmakers say only $23 million in federal aid has reached local water and sewer systems.