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A Conversation with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Dec 15, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
On today’s episode, Simone and Jacques are joined by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) who provides insight into the recently-signed bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (https://mississippiriverdelta.org/infrastructure-package-delivers-significant-wins-for-louisianas-coast-and-communities/) and what this significant legislation means for Louisiana’s coast and communities. Senator Cassidy highlights the funding coming to Louisiana for coastal restoration and resilience as a result of the infrastructure package, discusses other funding opportunities such as the RISEE Act, and shares his favorite Louisiana Christmas tradition and dish with us!
Released:
Dec 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Sediment Diversions: In episode three of Delta Dispatches, Jacques talks to Rudy Simoneaux and Brad Barr from the CPRA about the science of sediment diversions and how they fit into the 2017 Coastal Master Plan. Afterwards, Simone talks to Rebecca Trish from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation to discuss some of the coastal restoration projects LWF is currently working on. by Delta Dispatches