Recent News About Gov. John Bel Edwards Campaign Fund
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Gov. Edwards Requests Federal Emergency Declaration for Saltwater Intrusion
On September 25, Governor John Bel Edwards submitted a request to President Joseph Biden for a Federal Emergency Declaration as a result of the recent sea water (saltwater) intrusion in the lower Mississippi River region.
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Gov. Edwards Holds UCG for Updates on Lower Mississippi River Saltwater Intrusion
On September 22, Gov. John Bel Edwards held a modified Unified Command Group (UCG) meeting in New Orleans for an update on the saltwater intrusion threat that continues to grow in the Lower Mississippi River region.
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Gov. Edwards and Office of Conservation Declare Emergency for Calcasieu Parish Salt Cavern Operation
On September 20, the offices of Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation Monique M. Edwards announced they have made emergency declarations in response to concerns about the future stability of a salt cavern on the western side of the Sulphur Mines Salt Dome in Calcasieu Parish.