BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Bossier Parish Police Jury has officially backed the creation of a $5 trillion National Infrastructure Bank (NIB), passing a resolution during the Regular Agenda Meeting.

The initiative aims to address infrastructure needs across the country, including Bossier Parish.

The American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2025 Report Card estimates that over $5 trillion is needed nationwide to bring infrastructure up to standard. According to Bossier Police Jury president Glenn Benton, that cost would not fall on Bossier residents.

“This is a national movement, not just in Louisiana,” said Jury President Glenn Benton. “This is money that’s not going to cost the federal government anything. They’re just going to set the money aside, and it will be loaned to the lo

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