Louisiana seeks federal dollars for $258M fisheries disaster

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Efforts to prevent flooding this year caused Louisiana’s fishing industry to lose about $258 million, according to state estimates announced last week.   The federal government has set aside $165 million for fisheries disaster assistance, and Louisiana is one of several states asking for a share, The Center Square reports.  The Mississippi River was at flood

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