39 years later, lawmakers endorse $95 million settlement for Tangipahoa Parish flood victims [TheAdvocate]

A key legislative committee Friday signed off on a $95 million payment to families and businesses in Tangipahoa Parish that suffered flood damages in 1983 caused by the construction of Interstate 12.

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