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Category: Government & Politics

Orleans judge nixes temporary restraining order on state abortion trigger bans, moves case to Baton Rouge

It appears likely the state’s three abortion clinics will close again.
by Joshua Rosenberg July 8, 2022 Updated July 8, 2022

Council approves resolution against investigating, charging abortions under trigger law

Council President Helena Moreno said New Orleans is one of several democratic cities in red states that must “get creative” to protect abortion rights.
by Marta Jewson July 7, 2022 Updated July 7, 2022

New Orleans finalizing legal contract for Gordon Plaza relocation

Contract sent to Sher Garner firm for completion, despite objections from some City Council members.
by Joshua Rosenberg July 7, 2022 Updated July 7, 2022

Key to the city: How a ‘pro bono’ smart cities consultancy and its partners in finance and tech worked to bring a municipal ID program to New Orleans

Cantrell, administration officials began meeting with Mastercard, MoCaFi and Ignite Cities to develop the Crescent City Card a year before publicly requesting bids for the project.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 6, 2022 Updated September 22, 2022

Council committee opposes Cantrell request to loosen local surveillance restrictions

A majority of a council committee voted to defer the ordinance. But it appears it will still go before the full council as early as next week.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 16, 2022 Updated June 22, 2022

Cantrell admin official outlined internal ethics concerns with ‘smart cities’ project days before prospective contractor dropped out

The city’s Chief Procurement Officer said that the administration received new information that warranted a reconsideration of the city’s stance on the bid-rigging allegations.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 15, 2022 Updated June 15, 2022

Council unanimously approves contempt charges for two Cantrell officials for failing to respond to ‘smart cities’ subpoenas

The motions approved Thursday urge prosecutors to file formal charges against the mayor's chief of staff and director of intergovernmental relations.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 9, 2022 Updated June 9, 2022

Council moving forward with contempt charges against Cantrell officials after judge denies injunction

The city was attempting to block a subpoena issued as part of the City Council's investigation into the abandoned 'smart cities' project.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 8, 2022 Updated June 9, 2022

Judge temporarily blocks ‘smart cities’ investigation subpoena issued to top Cantrell aide

The order is only temporary until the full hearing, which is scheduled for next week.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 2, 2022 Updated June 2, 2022

Cantrell sues City Council to block ‘smart cities’ subpoena

The suit comes the day after Councilwoman Helena Moreno initiated motions to hold three officials in contempt for failing to respond to subpoenas.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 2, 2022 Updated June 2, 2022

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