DOTD Delays New Mississippi Bridge 10 More Years, Orders a Dozen $19M Earthquake Studies

DOTD announced a dozen $19 million studies on earthquake effects after tremors rattled north Louisiana, pushing the long-promised Mississippi River bridge further into what officials call an “extended study phase.”
Louisiana Legislature Promises Action This Session, Just Not the Kind That Helps Anyone

The 2025 Louisiana legislative session opened with a promise of action—mostly involving commemorative license plates, symbolic bills, and a remarkable refusal to address anything remotely useful for the average taxpayer.