Edwards, lawmakers reach deal on Superdome renovation plan | Health & Fitness

The reworked Superdome enchancment plan would preserve the Saints on the authentic plan of placing up $150 million whereas the share from the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District would improve to $246 million.

And the state’s share might drop even decrease than the $54 million. Cortez mentioned the $27 million in federal pandemic help can be returned to the state if resort/motel tax {dollars} allotted to the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District rebound to sure ranges by 2023.

“We wish to be frugal in how a lot we put into this, and we would like the stadium settlement to be a fairer deal for the state,” mentioned Cortez, a Lafayette Republican. “It’s gotten to be a greater partnership.”

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