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Morganza-to-the-Gulf gets $12M in New Start Construction funding January 20, 2021, by Eldin Ganic Congressman Garret Graves and House Republican Whip Steve Scalise announced yesterday that the Morganza-to-the-Gulf Hurricane Protection project will receive $12.46 million in New Start Construction funding from USACE. The funding will increase flood protection and further protect economic activity in South Louisiana. “This marks the first time the federal government has appropriated funds through a Corps of Engineers work plan toward this criticall...

Kennedy announces Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Protection Project to receive New Start Funding January 17, 2021 On Friday, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) received confirmation from the White House that the Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Protection Project will receive New Start Construction funding with approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).   “The people of south Louisiana have worked hard to make the Morganza to the Gulf Project a reality for 13 years. It’s both smart and fair for the federal government to step up and help them complete this crucial hurricane protection in...