A battle over perception is brewing where the Industrial Canal meets the river. A developer wants to put apartment buildings on the old site of the Holy Cross school. Neighbors say the project doesn’t fit their neighborhood, and their voices are being drowned out by a public-relations campaign.
Decision lets stand a ruling that says a death-row inmate doesn't have a right to know how he will be executed.
Parish-level lawsuits differ from flood-authority challenge in ways that may help parishes.
Members of Legislative Black Caucus say they're backing plan to extend consequences another year.
Jindal's own plan — income tax abolition and a sky-high sales tax — was laughed out of the 2013 Legislature.
Contractor has an incentive to finish early.
Contractor has an incentive to finish early.
Rules that control hiring, promotion and discipline would be rewritten.
Gas and oil interests have been good to Robert Adley, and as a senator, Adley has been unfailingly good to them. He insists the Flood Protection Authority lawsuit seeking damages for coastal destruction is illegal. The bills he's moving would make sure of that.
Kindergarteners outperform peers in Connecticut and Rhode Island on math skills assessment — a first.
