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Committee reports SB 281 as amended to expand Baker Economic Development District
Summary
Representatives for Senator Barrow and the city of Baker presented SB 281 to expand the Baker Economic Development District along the Plank Road corridor to spur jobs, retail and training; the committee adopted nonresidential-focused amendments and reported the bill as amended favorable by voice.
Paula Bailey Wilson, representing Senator Barrow and the Baker Economic Development District, introduced Senate Bill 281 and presented Mayor Darnell Waits of Baker, who described the district’s goals to spur business development and workforce training along the Plank Road/Bethany/North Baton Rouge corridor.
"The purpose of the economic…
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