Legislative leaders skeptical of bills to provide local control of carbon capture projects

Gracie Thomas, Kylah Babin, AnnMarie Bedard and Dakota Laszlo

Baton Rouge — State Senate President Cameron Henry and House Speaker Phillip DeVillier both expressed concern Monday about a spate of bills that might give communities veto power over carbon capture projects in their areas.

The push for a local option follows growing concerns of residents, landowners and environmentalists in Louisiana about the possible health implications of having the carbon capture and storage projects nearby.