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Author Archives: Samantha Sunne

Samantha Sunne is a freelance journalist in New Orleans. She's worked for Reuters, The Washington Post, the American Press Institute and other publications.

Company that received large incentive package to create jobs in New Orleans plans to hire overseas, records show

by Samantha SunneDecember 4, 2019December 4, 2019

Federal records show that DXC has filed more than 150 applications for H-1B visas.

State audit says DeSoto DA pulled money from other agencies through ‘traffic diversion’ programs

by Samantha SunneJuly 16, 2018November 7, 2019

Southern Poverty Law Center files complaint on traffic diversion

by Samantha SunneJune 20, 2018November 7, 2019

Calcasieu Parish DA shares revenue from diverted traffic tickets with public defender

by Samantha SunneFebruary 20, 2018November 7, 2019

Louisiana DAs offer motorists a deal: Write us a check and we’ll dismiss your speeding ticket

by Samantha SunneJuly 27, 2017November 7, 2019

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