U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy met with members of the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce and guests during a Tuesday luncheon to talk about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and its potential for local and state economic growth.
“When I was negotiating this bill, it was my hope that our state would benefit as much as possible. said Cassidy. “I am working so that every village, town and city benefits.”
The City of Natchitoches was the recipient of $17,253,272 grant from the bipartisan infrastructure law in August 2022 to rehabilitate the Texas Street Business Corridor from Hwy. 1 South Bypass to Washington Street. Money has also been awarded to replace bridges in Natchitoches Parish and improvements at the Natchitoches Regional Airport.