Tagged: Bayou Corne Sinkhole

Capitol Access
9:34 pm
Thu June 6, 2013

Lawmakers Head Home with Budget and More

Lawmakers are going home having passed a bipartisan $24 billion state spending plan. 

But they're bringing home more than just the budget to their constituents. WRKF asked lawmakers about the most important thing they passed for their constituents.

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Bayou Corne Sinkhole
6:59 pm
Wed March 6, 2013

Jindal Ducks Questions on Sinkhole Visit

Credit Frank Barnett, WRKF News
Gov. Jindal didn't say he'd go to the sink hole, but didn't say he won't go.

 Gov. Bobby Jindal evaded directly answering questions about whether he'll visit the site of a massive sinkhole that has swallowed nine acres of land in swampy Assumption Parish at an unrelated press conference Wednesday afternoon.

Some residents of Bayou Corne have been under a mandatory evacuation since August. They’ve publicly criticized the governor for having never traveled to see the sinkhole or speak with the families, according to the Associated Press.

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