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City-Parish Extends Deadline for Homeowners to Apply for Flood Mitigation Assistance

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Oct 16, 2023

The Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MOHSEP) is working to prepare a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) application to elevate repetitive flood-prone properties.

$210 Million in Lagniappe Transportation Funds Headed to Louisiana

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Sep 10, 2023

U.S. Congressman Garret Graves, a member of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after an additional $210 million in federal funding was awarded to the State of Louisiana for transportation and infrastructure projects.

Graves’ Statement on Scalise’s Cancer Diagnosis

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Sep 5, 2023

U.S. Congressman Garret Graves released the following statement

Graves Delivers $58 Million in Disaster Aid to Louisiana’s Fisheries

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Aug 31, 2023

Louisiana’s fisheries were crushed by several disasters in 2019 and are finally receiving $58 million in federal aid to offset impacts.

Graves’ Statement on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Groundbreaking

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Aug 17, 2023

U.S. Congressman Garret Graves released the following statement

NOAA Announcement Confirms Years-Long Concern Regarding Flawed Recreational Fishery Management

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Aug 9, 2023

NOAA dramatically overestimating recreational fishing

U.S. House Passes Major Bipartisan Aviation Legislation Led by Graves

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Jul 22, 2023

U.S. Congressman Garret Graves, Chairman of the Aviation Subcommittee, released the following statement upon passage of the bipartisan Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act.

Graves Secures Full Funding for Comite Project (Again)

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Jul 13, 2023

The additional $476 million will complete the project on the current timeline, if not on budget

Upcoming Summer of Hope Events

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Jul 8, 2023

The C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Summer Series comes to North Ardenwood (Mall City). The series is focused on bringing our community together. There will be food, music, resources and fun.

Statement by Mayor Broome

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Jul 6, 2023

The decision by the Supreme Court to strike down affirmative action in college admissions is deeply concerning and carries ominous implications.

Statement by Mayor Broome

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Jul 5, 2023

As the Mayor of Baton Rouge, I wholeheartedly support the Supreme Court ruling, calling for the redraw of Louisiana's congressional map to include a second majority-Black district.

Graves Introduces Legislation to Make Staged Collisions a Federal Crime

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Jul 3, 2023

U.S. Congressmen Garret Graves, Henry Cuellar, and Mike Bost introduced bipartisan legislation to make intentionally causing collisions with motor carriers a federal crime

City-Parish Offices Closed For Independence Day Holiday

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Jul 3, 2023

In honor of the Independence Day Holiday, City-Parish offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Mayor's Statement About Recent Cyberattacks

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Jun 20, 2023

As the Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, I want to stress the significance of staying informed about the recent cyberattack at the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.

Baton Rouge Fire Department Community Connect

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Jun 19, 2023

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the launch of Baton Rouge Fire Department Community Connect, a new online registry that allows residents and business owners within city limits to share important information about their homes or businesses with firefighters.

CAO Glenn Curtis to Assist in Ukraine; Mayor Broome Ensures Continuity in City Hall

By Baton Rouge Reporter Report | Jun 18, 2023

Today, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced that Chief Administrative Officer Glenn Curtis has accepted a role in the ongoing humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Curtis, a retired major general, has teamed with a non-profit organization in providing critical humanitarian relief to the Ukrainians.

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City-Parish Extends Deadline for Homeowners to Apply for Flood Mitigation Assistance

$210 Million in Lagniappe Transportation Funds Headed to Louisiana

Graves’ Statement on Scalise’s Cancer Diagnosis

Graves Delivers $58 Million in Disaster Aid to Louisiana’s Fisheries

Graves’ Statement on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Groundbreaking

NOAA Announcement Confirms Years-Long Concern Regarding Flawed Recreational Fishery Management

U.S. House Passes Major Bipartisan Aviation Legislation Led by Graves

Graves Secures Full Funding for Comite Project (Again)

Upcoming Summer of Hope Events

Statement by Mayor Broome

Statement by Mayor Broome

Graves Introduces Legislation to Make Staged Collisions a Federal Crime

City-Parish Offices Closed For Independence Day Holiday

Mayor's Statement About Recent Cyberattacks

Baton Rouge Fire Department Community Connect

CAO Glenn Curtis to Assist in Ukraine; Mayor Broome Ensures Continuity in City Hall

Baton Rouge Juneteenth Holiday

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Mayor Broome Announces Upcoming Summer of Hope Community Events

FUTUREBR - Public Workshops and Survey

East Baton Rouge Parish Education: 90 Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

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