Mississippi River watershed communities like Bay City, Wisconsin are feeling the effects of environmental degradation. Advocates hope a proposed federal funding program, based on a successful initiative in the Great Lakes, could change this.
The resolution, which the company has agreed to, now goes to the full council for final approval.
Williams, Burdett forgo witnesses, moving straight to closing arguments after prosecution rests.
The board is also seeking applicants to temporarily fill the district 4 seat recently vacated by J.C. Romero.
The prosecution is expected to continue its case with more witnesses on Monday.
The council will engage with a third-party entity to study the economic and environmental impacts of such projects.
Cross-examination of the key government witness will continue on the trial's fourth day, July 21
There are more than 30 industrial sites in the parish.
If convicted, Williams could lose his law license and would likely be forced to step down as DA.
Record-keeping, online classes again appeared to leave seniors ineligible for diplomas, despite new processes adopted by NOLA Public Schools district.
