Page 18 - Rick Ward News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

A bill designed to ensure competition among electric vehicle charging stations has cleared the Louisiana Senate with near unanimous support.

The state Senate Finance Committee approved funding Sunday that could lead to construction of a new Mississippi River Bridge, but it’s 40 percent less than what Gov. John Bel Edwards recommended for the project.

Louisiana will pass up its best opportunity for a new Mississippi River Bridge if lawmakers dodge his funding recommendation for next year’ budget, Gov. John Bel Edwards said last week.

The final in a series of Baton Rouge area community meetings to gauge public comment on a new Mississippi River Bridge drew favorable response from most residents in Plaquemine.

East Iberville residents say they are receptive to the plans for a new Mississippi River bridge, but concerns abound over the location and the aftermath of the project.