Environmental reporter Joshua Rosenberg recaps a visit to Lake Charles where shrimpers and activists launched a flotilla outside an LNG conference. City government reporter Michael Isaac Stein recaps the new “Healthy Homes” ordinance and explains the charter change giving City Council more oversight over mayoral appointees.
Posted inCriminal Justice
After an autistic teen’s in-custody death, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office used criminal search warrants to dig into his past
Lawyers for the boy’s parents say the warrants were unconstitutional and violated state law.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
City gets much needed deadline extension to spend $1.7B in Katrina FEMA funds
The deadline has been moved from 2023 to 2024, but the city will ultimately need further extensions to 2026 to allow for its current spending plans.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Voters give New Orleans City Council power to approve mayoral appointees
The Public Service Commission district 3 race, which covers New Orleans, heads to a run-off election on Dec. 10.
Posted inOpinion
The real threats to New Orleans come from Louisiana conservatives
C.W. Canon opines on political state of the city, state and nation.
Posted inEnvironment
Fishermen, shrimpers stage boat convoy to protest methane refinery buildout in Lake Charles area
Construction of LNG export terminals threatens the fishermen’s livelihoods, they said.
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens Episode 185: ‘intended to inflict mental torture’
Nick Chrastil on “inhumane” conditions and mental health care services at David Wade Correctional Center. And Terry Jones joins us from Floodlight News to talk about abandoned well heads.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Mixed reactions after council passes narrowed “Healthy Homes” ordinance
An amendment removed several requirements housing advocates deemed critical.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Independent police monitor asks council for significant budget increase
The head of the office said that it was important to beef up the office to prepare for if and when the NOPD is released from its long-time federal consent decree.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Mental health care at David Wade Correctional Center ruled unconstitutional
Judge Elizabeth Foote called the conditions at David Wade “inhumane.”
