"It means he’s either not happy with us or someone’s not happy with him," state senator says.
Lacking land, Civil District Court meets with potential contractors, asks for building concepts.
Civil judges would rather build at Duncan Plaza. If that doesn't work, they're seeking another site downtown.
Proposed budget for 2014 reflects steady-state view of city finances.
At heart of squabble: construction money — the judges have it; Landrieu wants it.
The city is beginning its negotiations with Gatehouse Capital over how much the developer will pay for its lease on the former World Trade Center building. One thing that could influence the negotiations: Gatehouse could turn apartments into condos after five years, which could bring in $135 million. Will the city angle for a cut of condo sales?
Rep. Chris Broadwater's resolution makes it harder for agencies to stonewall on fulfilling records requests.
Iberville as a safe, mixed-income mixed-income neighborhood. A new neuroscience research center at the old Charity Hospital, along with City Hall and Civil District Court. And a new mall on Canal Street to rival Lakeside. The missing piece? Money.
Key Democratic leaders attended a Fiscal Hawks meeting last weekend in New Orleans.
Gov. Bobby Jindal is traveling the state signing bills, announcing plant expansions and inaugurating infrastructure projects. He calls the travel business as usual. Pundits, however, see it as calculated to shore up his home base ahead of a likely 2016 presidential run.