Commission clarifies bylaws, requires five votes to elect officers; Commissioner Miller chosen chair After debate over ambiguous bylaw wording, the Ascension Parish Planning Commission voted to interpret election language as requiring five affirmative votes to elect a chair or vice chair. Commissioner Miller was elected chair and a vice chair was selected under the new interpretation.

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission has clarified its bylaws, now requiring five votes to elect its chair and vice chair, paving the way for smoother future elections.

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Ascension Parish Council authorizes joint undertaking with East Ascension drainage district to support regional sewer and expedite acquisitions The council approved a resolution authorizing a joint undertaking with the East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 to plan and finance sewer collection and treatment facilities, and agreed to a process to authorize designated leaders to sign quick-take acquisition actions to expedite property procurement.

Ascension Parish Council just took a major step toward revolutionizing local sewage systems with a groundbreaking joint partnership to enhance sewer facilities!

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#GONZALES - #Louisiana-based #rapper #Mystikal pleaded guilty of third-degree rape in 2022 at his #AscensionParish home. The rapper, whose real name is Michael Tyler, was accused by the victim of stealing cash before he beat and choked her.

River Road African American Museum highlights local history, calls to save True Friends Hall A program at the River Road African American Museum in Donaldsonville traced the museum’s origin, its G U 272 exhibit documenting the 1830s sale of 272 enslaved people, and urged restoration of the historic True Friends Benevolent Society Hall to preserve local cultural memory.

The River Road African American Museum is not just preserving history; it's breathing life into the stories of resilience and culture that shaped a community.

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Region 9 LWI coordinator reports 29 basin projects; advisers urge better progress metrics Water Institute coordinator Garvin Pittman told the commission there are 29 flood-risk projects in the basin (6 under construction, 18 in design, 5 in application) and proposed regional nonstructural support; commissioners pressed for more granular reporting because OCD drawdown figures lag actual work.

Garvin Pittman revealed that 29 critical flood-risk-reduction projects are underway in Region 9, but commissioners are demanding clearer progress metrics amid ongoing challenges.

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Public commenter warns that proposed WOTUS rule could shrink wetlands jurisdiction and reduce mitigation demand During public comment, Kelly Hacar of Baton Rouge said proposed Army Corps rules on Waters of the United States (WOTUS) would likely reduce the amount of jurisdictional wetlands, lower demand for mitigation-bank credits and prompt litigation; he offered his written comments to ARBC staff.

A public commenter warns that new federal rules on Waters of the United States could jeopardize wetlands and the future of mitigation banks, sparking potential litigation.

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Comite River Diversion Canal largely excavated; diversion structure and closures remain Adviser Paul Sawyer told the commission most excavating for the Comite River Diversion Canal is complete, with remaining work focused on diversion structures, Brooks Lake closure and a Highway 19 bridge; Sawyer gave an optimistic 2028 functional date but said 2029 Q1–Q2 is more likely.

Excavation for the Comite River Diversion Canal is nearly complete, but critical infrastructure still lies ahead—could it change the flood risk landscape for Zachary and Baker by 2029?

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Ascension Parish finance committee forwards multiple contracts and amendments to full council The finance committee on Jan. 13 moved several procurement awards, a contract renewal and contract amendments — including a $633,847.88 courthouse renovation bid and a $195,000 increase to legal services — sending all items to the full parish council for final consideration.

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee has just approved a slate of significant contracts, including a $633,847 courthouse renovation and a $195,000 boost to legal services, all set for final council review!

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Amite River Basin Commission ratifies contracts, highlights $2 million federal boost for Upper Amite restoration The commission ratified contracts for appraisals and environmental work on an Upper Amite land acquisition and adopted a resolution thanking Rep. Julia Letlow for securing $2,000,000 in federal funding; staff said combined capital-outlay and federal support could total $6 million now and potentially $8 million by June.

The Amite River Basin Commission just secured a major federal funding boost of $2 million for Upper Amite restoration, paving the way for even more financial support!

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Council goes into executive session, adopts confidentiality for Riverplex negotiations and approves item tied to 'Demco versus Ascension Parish' The council entered executive session for confidential negotiations related to the West Ascension Parish Riverplex Megapark industrial site, adopted a resolution to keep negotiations confidential, and approved an item described on the record as 'summit with Demco versus Ascension Parish.' Details were not disclosed publicly.

The Central Parish Council has entered a secretive executive session to negotiate developments for the West Ascension Parish Riverplex, leaving the public in the dark about crucial details.

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Council approves DOTD roundabout agreement and hires Picollo Group for federal/state government affairs The council approved a cooperative agreement with Louisiana DOTD for the Roddy Road/Black Bayou roundabout and authorized a $10,000/month (federal) and $7,500/month (state) contract with Picollo Group LLC for government affairs, amending agenda text to correct a typo; the not-to-exceed amount is $250,000.

The Central Parish Council just made major moves to enhance local infrastructure by approving a roundabout project and hiring a top government affairs firm to tackle funding challenges!

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#TheLensNola🔍 Lawsuit targets rezoning of land for industry, which would displace hundreds in Modeste, a predominantly Black community in Ascension Parish.

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Company to invest $400M for new project to support Ascension Parish ammonia plant A global industrial gases company announced a $400 million investment at the RiverPlex MegaPark in Ascension Parish.

Company to invest $400M for new project to support Ascension Parish ammonia plant #lagov #lalege #AscensionParish

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This playlist includes my son Gabriel’s high school friend from #ascensionparish LA. Where our mort co. stole our house after the #floodsof2016 and #felon45 first assault on my life liberty and pursuit of freedom Y’all know him from Am Idol #jovinwebb #gabriel #brla

#Louisiana Governor Landry announces world’s largest low-carbon ammonia plant coming to Ascension Parish #lagov #lalege #Louisiana #AscensionParish

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New $7.5 billion #CleanHydrogenWorks facility in #AscensionParish could make #Louisiana a #cleanammonia leader.