The state hopes to save its rapidly disappearing coast with a 50-year, $50 billion plan based on science that’s never been tested and money it doesn’t have. What could go wrong?
A nominating committee must meet again Friday because its prior vote didn't follow state law.
They didn’t follow the law when picking a supporter of the controversial suit against oil and gas companies.
Selections for the regional levee authority don’t shift the majority supporting coastal loss lawsuit.
Scientists say one of the greatest environmental and economic disasters in the nation’s history is rushing toward a catastrophic conclusion. ProPublica and The Lens explore why it's happening and what will be lost if nothing is done.
Discuss how we reported and built an interactive showing 80 years of coastal loss in Louisiana.
Kyle Graham, head of the state's coastal restoration authority, predicted some kind of settlement, some day, with the oil and gas industry. Tulane's Mark Davis said local government needs to set the right example in how it builds roads and deals with sinking land.
Voters wanted to take the politics out of flood protection. It didn't happen.
But there's another week to apply. Gov. Bobby Jindal needs two more opponents to get the votes to scuttle the suit.
The suit itself will be on hold until this question can be resolved.
