Vitter Joins Delta Authority Announcing $10 Million for Louisiana

Press Release

Today, U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) joined the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Federal Co-Chairman Chris Masingill in announcing more than $10 million to go toward improving economic development, workforce training, and job creation in Louisiana's Delta region.
"The Delta Regional Authority's investment announcement will breathe new life into the Delta region's economy through improving economic development, workforce training, and job creation. I am a strong believer in the effectiveness of workforce training and developing the skills of our youth in order to fulfill Louisiana's growing workforce demands, and our Delta communities will benefit greatly in the short-and long-term," said Vitter. "Thanks again to the Delta Regional Authority and its partners for their important contribution to the future success of Louisiana."
"The DRA is excited to announce another year of investing into the people, small businesses, and infrastructure that make Louisiana a great place to create jobs, grow business, and raise a family," Chairman Masingill said. "These investments strategically leverage funding for projects that will help to address the infrastructure, training, and public service needs of our Delta communities while driving economic development and growing small businesses and entrepreneurs."
The thirteen new investments, including workforce training and infrastructure improvements that support economic development, leverage $1.6 million in DRA resources into $10 million in total public and private investment for Louisiana's Delta communities, their residents, and their economies. These investments are expected to help create and retain 1,171 jobs for local residents, train 117 workers for jobs in their communities, and link 3,500 families to clean and safe water and sewer services.

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