Rural road measure has strong support
by Will Sentell - Times-Picayune (excerpt)

Gov. Bobby Jindal’s $325 million plan to upgrade rural roads is nearing final approval even though it lacks specific projects that would land state aid. The proposal, House Bill 783, passed the Senate last month 38-0 after winning House approval 99-0.

The Louisiana House on Wednesday is set to consider one minor change made in the Senate, then take what is likely a final vote on one of Jindal’s top legislative priorities.

State Rep. Jim Fannin, D-Jonesboro and sponsor of HB783, said earlier that the plan, which requires bonds to be issued, would allow long-neglected rural roads, ineligible for federal aid, to get repairs.