Louisiana

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Funding Program

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) is preparing to administer the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure throughout the state, made possible through the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) signed into law by President Joe Biden in November 2021.

Open Flames and Tailgating Safely

The Office of the Governor issued a Tailgate Fire Safety Guidance Wednesday regarding Tailgating Safely- No Open Flames.

DOTD receives $210 million in redistributed funds from FHWA

he Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) received word on Thursday that its request for $210 million in additional federal highway funding was approved due to successfully obligating the full amount of its federal funding during the 2022-2023 federal fiscal year.

DOTD Announces Bid Results for Statewide Projects

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced today that 11 projects around the state received bids in August. Ten contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $70 million.

Everyone Has Their Kryptonite

No one is exempt from the possibility of having physical or mental disabilities, not even Superman, by way of actor Christopher Reeve.

Statewide Burn Ban Issued Due to Concerning Dry Condition

Due to the extremely dry conditions statewide and the concern over first responder safety in these dangerously high temperatures, State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis, along with Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, has issued a statewide cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to authority under R.S. 40:1602.

DOTD to Issue Special Permits for Transporting Hay

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced today that it will begin issuing special permits to vehicles transporting hay during the current gubernatorially declared drought emergency. § RS 32:387 (6) grants the DOTD Secretary the authority to issue special permits to vehicles transporting hay due to a disaster or emergency.

Bill introduced bill to improve broadband for small businesses

Senators John Kennedy (R-La.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the bipartisan Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act to address the lack of broadband Internet and other emerging information technology resources in rural areas by improving Small Business Administration (SBA) programs.

DOTD Announces Bid Results for Statewide Projects

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced today that fifty-six projects around the state received bids in June and July.

Investigation highlights Kennedy’s work to make hospital prices clear to patients

A recent investigation has highlighted Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) work to make hospital prices clear to patients before they pursue treatment.
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