Several years ago, The Family Center of Hope received more than $2 million to build a community center. Now it's just another half-finished project, beset by cost overruns and legal disputes. The city has decided to give the group $40,000 to provide counseling services as part of its NOLA for Life anti-violence campaign.
Pools will be open only in June and July. A plan to cut back on security guards didn’t work out.
Bill allows private development, with an eye toward upriver hotel and condos.
The budget is now before the House.
Delgado Community College in New Orleans among those to see building boom start in 2015.
By changing which projects are affected, the bill would not raise more money next year, according to the Legislative Fiscal Office.
Once fierce opponents of the federal takeover, tenant groups have been among the most vocal advocates of extending HUD control of public housing. They've come to like and respect David Gilmore, the federally appointed head of the agency.
One frustrated legislator says tactic offered by Jindal is akin to money laundering.
Councilwoman Guidry has asked for city records showing program costs and impact.
The bill showers money on commununity colleges, but requires overriding a constitutional amendment.
