Concerned neighbors, supporters speak out at hearing on Hyundai steel mill pollution permit

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 1,016

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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DONALDSONVILLE — A crowd staunchly divided over whether the state should grant a key permit for the Hyundai steel mill planned in Ascension Parish filled every seat available Tuesday night at the Lemann Center Gymnasium.

T-shirts emblazoned with personal opinions on the project, worn with suits by some and casual attire by others, punctuated the crowd, where a common question passed between people in adjoining seats: “Are y’all for or against?”

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