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Solugen Gets Green Light in Welsh | Lake Charles News
In a dramatic showdown, the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury voted to approve a major chemical facility for Solugen in Welsh, despite fierce local opposition. Residents flooded the meeting with concerns and a petition signed by nearly 200 people, demanding accountability and reassurance — but their voices fell short as officials championed economic growth, likening the project to SpaceX’s arrival. Solugen, citing its clean record in Houston’s residential zone, promised to be a good neighbor. Still, many locals feel ignored and disillusioned — the vote clears the way for land purchase and…
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