TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. — Governor Jeff Landry, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and Tangipahoa Parish representatives are set to hold a press conference Wednesday to provide updates on the
The press conference, will be held at the Tangipahoa Parish Council Chambers and comes after the collection of more than 7 million gallons of contaminated liquid from as far away as Lees Landing.
Federal and state officials will address ongoing efforts to prevent further contamination and residents concerned about air quality and canals near their homes.
Governor Landry has , saying on social media, “Change is coming, and it's long overdue. It’s what folks in Tangipahoa deserve.”
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