Lawmakers moved closer to finalizing a plan for the new Mississippi River Bridge.
The Senate Finance Committee met Sunday, May 15 to settle on the budget. They landed on $300 million for the proposed bridge.
Gov. John Bel Edwards had originally asked for $500 million, but without a definite plan and a final decision on a location, there was room for compromise.
During the meeting yesterday Democrats wanted $350 million, and Republicans wanted $200 million. They ended up agreeing to meet each other in the middle.
Gov. Edwards still needs to sign off on the proposal.
Lawmakers plan to meet again next year to add dollars to keep the project moving forward.
