Gov. Edwards renews push for bridge funding after higher revenue projection

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Gov. John Bel Edwards is asking Baton Rouge business leaders to urge lawmakers to support dedicating $500 million for a new Mississippi River bridge in the Capital Region.  The Revenue Estimating Conference on Monday added $350 million to the state’s current budget surplus, which can only be used for one-time expenses such as roads and

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