State will sue oil companies if parishes don't - governor

摘要

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) said Wednesday that if parishes don't sue oil and gas companies for their role in damaging wetlands, the state will. The comments mark the state's strongest stance on the issue so far. Edwards' position now aligns with that of New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu (D), who almost four months ago called for a state suit against industry if it doesn't accept a negotiated settlement.