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Author: Ariella Cohen

Thousands in improperly documented Nagin-era charges foul city's 2010 audit

October 6, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Released after three month delay, city audit reveals 2010 budget shortfall

September 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

BioDistrict violates state law requiring hearing to let public offer input on budget

September 29, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Recipient of controversial nonprofit loan working for Inspector General's Office

September 22, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Legislator's Algiers apartment deal receives state-approved bond money

September 16, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019
Two years after House Speaker Jim Tucker (R-Algiers) pushed for a moratorium on state subsidies for affordable housing, a board he sits on has awarded $10 million in state-backed approved bond money so a nonprofit can buy an apartment complex Tucker owns.

Against long odds, RTA seeks federal funds to extend streetcar line to Poland Avenue

September 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

As the Saints open season, Mayor Landrieu throws support behind sports district

September 9, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Smooth roads not cheap: City says it spends $1 million to rebuild each one-block stretch

September 8, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Lower 9th Ward residents tell mayor to speed progress or lose their votes at next election

September 2, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Clarkson offends crowd with remarks praising '50s as a golden age, refuses to apologize

August 31, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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