Colin Campo

1 week ago | houmatoday.com | Colin Campo

Terrebonne Parish has been allocated $117.6 million for Hurricane Ida recovery projects. Fourteen of the 28 submitted projects have been approved, including funds for pump stations, bayou revitalization, and a stormwater management plan. The funds must be used before August 2027. Over $117 million in hurricane recovery money has been allocated to Terrebonne Parish. Here are the projects approved to get the money so far.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Colin Campo

Over $117 million in hurricane recovery money has been allocated to Terrebonne Parish. Here are the projects approved to get the money so far. After Hurricane Ida wrecked South Louisiana, $117,627,676 in federal dollars were approved for Terrebonne Parish to aid in recovery with some strings attached. The parish government has to submit projects that must be approved before those funds can be used, and the money must be spent before August, 2027.

2 weeks ago | houmatoday.com | Colin Campo

Proposed tariffs on imported shrimp were seen as a potential lifeline for struggling U.S. shrimpers. A 90-day pause on the tariffs has brought short-term certainty but dashed hopes for immediate relief. Domestic shrimpers say unfair trade practices by some countries have decimated their industry. Domestic shrimpers were hopeful that tariffs announced by President Donald Trump would help them survive unequal trade practices. But after the stock market plummeted, those tariffs are paused.

2 weeks ago | dailycomet.com | Colin Campo

Proposed tariffs on imported shrimp were seen as a potential lifeline for struggling U.S. shrimpers. A 90-day pause on the tariffs has brought short-term certainty but dashed hopes for immediate relief. Domestic shrimpers say unfair trade practices by some countries have decimated their industry. Domestic shrimpers were hopeful that tariffs announced by President Donald Trump would help them survive unequal trade practices. But after the stock market plummeted, those tariffs are paused.

2 weeks ago | dailycomet.com | Colin Campo

Terrebonne Parish Water District 1 is investing $1.3 million in maintenance for water towers and standpipes. Engineers are working to extend the lifespan of these crucial water storage units, which are valued in the millions of dollars. The South Terrebonne Standpipe, holding 3 million gallons of drinking water, is undergoing maintenance including rust spot treatment and recoating. Multiple engineering firms are involved in the project to ensure quality and accountability.