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WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congressman Clay Higgins announced yesterday that South Louisiana waterway projects received significant funding in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FY 2021 Work Plan. For Operation and Maintenance, projects in Louisiana’s 3rd District were awarded: $22.992 million for the Atchafalaya River and Bayous Chene, Boeuf, and Black $30,000 for the Bayou Teche and VermilionRead more

Washington, D.C.-Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will award more than $342 million for rural broadband expansion in Louisiana. The investment comes through the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund and will expand access to nearly 176,000 unserved homes and businesses over the next 10 years. The announcement includes more thanRead more

December 12, 2018 Article by Jamison Cruce, USA Rice WASHINGTON, DC – The 2018 Farm Bill, known formally as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, H.R. 2, and its accompanying conference report of resolved differences between the House and Senate versions is in the final stretch to becoming law. The Farm Bill conference report was officiallyRead more