Major Events Incentive Program expansion advances
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(The Center Square) – The Louisiana House Committee on Appropriations approved a bill on Monday that would expand an incentive program to lure major events. Senate Bill 404 by Sen. Patrick Connick, R-Marrero, would expand the Major Events Incentive Program, which was aimed at helping the state host the NFL's Super Bowl, the NCAA College Football Playoff and other major sporting events to include soccer and rugby matches. The committee approved the bill with scant...

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