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Government & Politics

Organizer who specialized in catastrophe conferences admits to financial disasters

A self-described "philanthropist-entrepreneur" specializes in disaster conferences, drawing high-powered speakers but leaving behind-the-scenes contractors looking for a paycheck.
by Ariella Cohen June 8, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Louisiana charter schools group posts online library of applicable laws and regulations

by Jessica Williams June 2, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

IG's report on arrests for petty crime slams city's arrangement with Sheriff's Office

by Matt Davis June 2, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Serpas cancels order for 2,000 'reward coins' to be bought with state forfeiture funds

by Matt Davis June 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

City neighborhoods: a matter of evolving perception

There's no escaping the need for neighborhood designations, but they often have more to do with bureaucratic arrogance than with on-the-ground realities and our sense of who we are.
by Richard Campanella June 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Maybe GOP should return St. Pierre’s tainted donations

by Mark Moseley June 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Temporary jail buildings beginning to take shape in Orleans Parish Prison complex

by Matt Davis May 31, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

"Devastation" from moratorium was as real as the Rapture, but it got far less buzz

by Mark Moseley May 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Lens' Gert Town investigation draws IG attention; city review met with resistance

by Jessica Williams May 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Sheriff draws attention to unspent money for city building projects in fund he controls

by Matt Davis May 26, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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