The Latest Breaking News from Mitch Landrieu

I-95 reopens nearly two weeks after deadly collapse

Officials still aren't sure when the full rebuild will be finished.

Axios · Jun 23, 2023

GOP takes up arms against Biden’s energy, climate spending plan

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s budget request would allocate billions of dollars for climate and low-carbon energy programs just as Republicans press for less environmental protection and more fossil fuel production, muddying the outlook for potential areas of agreement.

Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2023

GOP takes up arms against Biden's energy, climate spending plan - Roll Call

Biden's budget request would spend billions on climate and low-carbon energy programs as Republicans press for more fossil fuel production.

Roll Call · Mar 13, 2023

Treasury makes more electric SUVs eligible for tax credits

The Treasury Department said Friday it is making more electric vehicles — including SUVs made by Tesla, Ford and General Motors — eligible for tax credits of up to $7,500 under new vehicle classification definitions

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

Musk, top Biden aides meet in Washington, talk electric cars

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and top aides to President Joe Biden have met in Washington to discuss electric vehicles

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

Biden pitchman Landrieu hawks infrastructure and hope

Mitch Landrieu is the man entrusted with promoting President Joe Biden's $1 trillion infrastructure plan to the nation

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

LOCALIZE IT: Broadband grants flow to projects in 24 states

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The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

USDA announces $759M for high-speed internet in rural areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

White House aims to speed-up pace of building infrastructure

The White House is hosting a summit to help speed up construction projects tied to the roughly $1 trillion infrastructure law

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022

New Orleans political patriarch Moon Landrieu has died

Moon Landrieu, the patriarch of a Louisiana political family who was a lonely voice for civil rights until the tide turned in the 1960s, has died

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022