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• Baton Rouge launches new plastic pollution cleanup initiative, partnering with other river cities Play Video

  April 10, 2021 8:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The capital city is the first of three cities along the Mississippi River to adapt a new initiative tackling plastic pollution. The Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative launched Saturday under several partnerships, including the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI), mayors along the Mississippi River... more »

• New Ascension road projects to tackle traffic problems Play Video

  May 10, 2017 6:47 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - A new initiative called "Move Ascension" aims to reduce traffic along parish roads. "There's three problems, traffic, traffic, and traffic," said Parish President Kenny Matassa. The first road on the list is Roddy Road, that runs from Highway 42 to Airline Highway. At least... more »

• City-Parish to kick-off electric car initiative for downtown BR

  October 13, 2016 10:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The City-Parish will kick off a new initiative that will bring charging stations to downtown Baton Rouge to accommodate and encourage the use of electrical cars. A press conference will be held on Monday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. at the North Boulevard Town Square to... more »

• Workforce initiative for SNAP participants to begin Friday Play Video

  June 30, 2016 12:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A new workforce initiative related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will begin in the state on Friday, July 1. In April, Governor John Bel Edwards signed an executive order creating new state standards that will require Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents who participate in the SNAP... more »