A 2014 law set to take effect next month could leave only one clinic in the state. This week, lawyers seeking to overturn it tried to delay an appeals court ruling upholding it. They were denied. Now, the only place for them to go is the U.S. Supreme Court.
An infrastructure review graded the state’s drinking water systems at D-minus. Billions of dollars will be needed to repair and upgrade these public systems, and it’s not clear where all that money will come from. But drilling private wells simply isn’t an option for most residents.
A Tulane scholar ponders books by Jason Berry and Clyde Woods.
Vote on plant repeal, fine over paid-actor scandal pushed to February.
The council approved the controversial $211 million gas plant in a 6-1 vote last year. But three council members have concluded that an "astroturfing" scandal, uncovered by The Lens, disrupted the process. They're offering a resolution to repeal the vote.
Founder is sowing seeds for an international ACORN revival.
Perry, president of New Orleans & Company, slammed city government in Behind The Lens interview.
Local chefs prevail—so far—in fight to strengthen Gulf fisheries
Farm bill will sustain food subsidies for people in need—unless Trump defies Congress.
Palmer's proposal would tie residential Airbnbs to a homestead exemption. Rules in non-residential districts would depend on a building's size.