Legislator to try again for increase in property tax to benefit fire, police spending
The owner of a $200,000 home would see about a $31 increase in tax bill under the measure.
Month: February 2014
Whistleblower asks state to investigate extra payments to Orleans deputies
Monthly supplements are meant for law enforcement; Bryan Collins says they're going to support staff.
Levee-board reformers worry that Jindal bringing politics back into process
After experts blamed pre-Katrina political hacks for ignoring safety issues, voters chose to have experts serve on levee boards. But Jindal has a litmus test that critics say undermines the changes: He wants members who will oppose a lawsuit against oil and gas companies for wetlands damages.
$200G from casino to target psych services, homebound students, career coordinator
Basketball tournament planned for March 22. The Net's signature fundraising event features food, beer, music and prizes.
City agency can’t reach consensus, so corner-store demolition is denied
Potential buyers don't get their hoped-for demolition permit for former corner store at Nashville Avenue and Patton Street.
Are we booming or bankrupt? Let’s keep the campaign conversation going
The election was a lopsided win for Landrieu, but it didn't really resolve some nagging questions about the city's current trajectory.
Louisiana Civil Rights Museum would have paid $2 million more for ArtWorks building
The chairman of the nonprofit that owns the building said the financing wasn’t solid.
Hynes eyes possible management of a second school; new playgrounds OK’d
Abundant applications for admission will require a lottery, set to begin Feb. 20.
Bricolage kindergartners score well in midyear reading and math tests
The board discussed and approved a CEO compensation policy.
Patrick Dobard talks education at ‘Breakfast with the Newsmakers’ (video)
The Lens' Jessica Williams will interview him on Feb. 13.
