Mandatory evacuation may be an impractical response ahead of a hurricane, especially for frail elderly, contends Col. Terry Ebbert, the man who was in charge of New Orleans disaster response when ‘the big one’ hit.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Landrieu’s new hiring efforts challenged by another city employees group
Argument hinges on differing requirements for number of Civil Service Commission members.
Posted inEnvironment
Live blog Friday: Survival of coastal loss lawsuit could be determined by committee’s board pick
A nominating committee must meet again Friday because its prior vote didn’t follow state law.
Posted inCriminal Justice, Government & Politics
Civil Service staff urges 20 percent jump in cop pay — but what about pensions?
If approved by Civil Service and City Council, annual cost to the city would run upwards of $10 million
Posted inCriminal Justice, Events
Breakfast with the Newsmakers: Charles Maldonado interviews lawyer for Workers’ Center for Racial Justice (live blog transcript)
The event starts at 8 a.m. Thursday. Follow along here if you can’t make it.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Live blog Wednesday: City in court to explain NOPD’s use of dashboard and officer-worn cameras
Report says police cameras often don’t work or aren’t turned on.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Live blog Tuesday: Court monitor holds public meeting to discuss NOPD reforms
Federally-appointed firm will discuss a report on the department’s progress. The meeting starts at 6 p.m.
Posted inEnvironment
Committee must meet again Friday to pick board member for levee authority
They didn’t follow the law when picking a supporter of the controversial suit against oil and gas companies.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Readying workforce for the boom: a challenge that’s also a huge opportunity
“We are experiencing growing pains — because, for the first time in about 40 years, we are growing.”
Posted inEnvironment
Search narrows for firms to provide proposals to restore Louisiana coast
The finalists will develop plans over the next six months.