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After seven years at the helm, the head of Louisiana’s Department of Environmental Quality announced his resignation last week as Gov. John Bel Edwards’ term nears its close.
Neighbors of a hazardous waste disposal facility should hear soon from regulators about health issues they have linked to burn pits, according to Gov. John Bel Edwards.
Louisiana departments of Wildlife and Fisheries, Environmental Quality to seek fee increases David Jacobs, The Center Square © Provided by Washington Examiner The heads of two state agencies – one in charge of hunting and fishing, the other overseeing environmental protection – told the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday they intend to seek higher fees. Jack Montoucet, who leads Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, wants to raise the price of user fees such as the cost of recreational hunting and fishing licenses. He said the fees have not been adjuste...