Nola Reporter

Congressman Troy A. Carter, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Louisiana's 2nd district, shared several significant updates through his Twitter account on November 19, 2024. His tweets highlighted key developments and paid tribute to notable individuals from Louisiana.

On November 19, Congressman Carter honored Judge Ginger Berrigan for her extensive service to the LA02 district. In his tweet, he stated: "Judge Ginger Berrigan served #LA02 with strength and empathy for over two decades. Before her career on the bench, she was a leader of the ACLU of Louisiana and a fierce advocate encouraging women to run for office." The tweet acknowledged Judge Berrigan's contributions as an advocate for women's participation in politics and her compassionate leadership.

Later that day, Congressman Carter announced a major achievement for Louisiana in terms of federal funding allocation. He tweeted: "I am thrilled that #Louisiana has become the first state in the nation to select awardees of #BEAD funding! The $1.355 BILLION federal grant will be awarded through the #GUMBO 2.0 program to ensure all our residents have high-speed, reliable internet." This announcement underscores Louisiana's proactive steps towards improving digital infrastructure and economic development through enhanced internet access.