WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today announced that the Economic Development Administration will spend nearly $1 million to resolve a flooding problem that is impacting 47 businesses at West Monroe Industrial Park.

“This money will be used to build a storm water and drainage system at the Industrial Park,” said Sen. Kennedy.  “A number of businesses are experiencing flooding problems that threaten their economic viability.  When business suffers, jobs suffer.”

To learn more about the EDA’s funding process, please visit www.eda.gov.

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