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Author: Tyler Bridges

About Tyler Bridges
Tyler Bridges covers Louisiana politics and public policy for The Lens. He returned to New Orleans in 2012 after spending the previous year as a Nieman Fellow at Harvard, where he studied digital journalism. Prior to that, he spent 13 years as a reporter for the Miami Herald, where he was twice a member of Pulitzer Prize-winning teams while covering state government, the city of Miami and national politics. He also was a foreign correspondent based in South America. Before the Herald, he covered politics for seven years at The Times-Picayune. He is the author of The Rise of David Duke (1994) and Bad Bet on the Bayou: The Rise of Gambling in Louisiana and the Fall of Governor Edwin Edwards (2001). He can be reached at (504) 810-6222.

State higher ed commissioner, who has objected to Jindal cuts, finalist for Fla. job

November 8, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
"It means he’s either not happy with us or someone’s not happy with him," state senator says.

Judges looking to get new courthouse all dressed up, but they have nowhere to go

November 7, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Lacking land, Civil District Court meets with potential contractors, asks for building concepts.

Landrieu asks state for $100 million to put City Hall, civil courts at Charity

November 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Civil judges would rather build at Duncan Plaza. If that doesn't work, they're seeking another site downtown.

Council questions court clerk and worker comp spending plans for coming year

October 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Proposed budget for 2014 reflects steady-state view of city finances.

Judge accuses Landrieu of hardball tactics in fight over new home for civil court

October 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
At heart of squabble: construction money — the judges have it; Landrieu wants it.

A share in condo sales looms as point of contention in deal to redevelop World Trade Center

October 15, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
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?

Who’s got that public record you want? Government begins to comply with new law

October 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Rep. Chris Broadwater's resolution makes it harder for agencies to stonewall on fulfilling records requests.

Pres Kabacoff outlines $1 billion vision to redevelop New Orleans’ urban core

September 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
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.

Emboldened by legislative success, Fiscal Hawks strengthen ties with Democrats

August 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Key Democratic leaders attended a Fiscal Hawks meeting last weekend in New Orleans.

Jindal’s ’64-Parish Tour’ seen as effort to raise sagging public approval numbers

August 27, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
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.

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