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Lobbyists tell council of $3.5M Bowling Congress win, airport reorganization and possible special session
Summary
The council received a legislative update highlighting a $3.5 million appropriation for the United States Bowling Congress event, capital outlay wins including flood risk funding, passage of airport reorganization legislation and the possibility of a special session if federal funding changes create a budget shortfall in Louisiana.
City‑parish lobbyists Coorsen & Nicholl and allied consultants briefed the Metropolitan Council on June 25 about outcomes from the 2025 Louisiana legislative session and items likely to recur in coming months.
The firm reported several local wins in the state appropriations and capital outlay packages, including a $3.5 million appropriation for the U.S. Bowling Congress (which lobbyists said has an estimated $125–150 million economic impact to Baton Rouge) and approximately $9 million in Baton Rouge Parish flood‑risk capital…
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