By changing which projects are affected, the bill would not raise more money next year, according to the Legislative Fiscal Office.
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HANO will remain under HUD control past July as city grapples with other oversight issues
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.
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Unnoticed bill fills $87 million budget gap, but it breaks promise to repay savings
One frustrated legislator says tactic offered by Jindal is akin to money laundering.
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Live blog: Council to evaluate anti-violence measures — but lacks data from city
Councilwoman Guidry has asked for city records showing program costs and impact.
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Busting debt limit to fund community colleges could imperil state’s bond rating
The bill showers money on commununity colleges, but requires overriding a constitutional amendment.
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EPA’s inspector general now investigating Operation REACH’s use of $50,000 grant
The troubled nonprofit got the money last year to train students in converting cooking oil to diesel fuel.
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Economist: Tax amnesty scheme doesn’t purge budget of shaky revenue sources
The amnesty plan was proposed after Gov. Jindal blocked a proposal to trim business tax breaks.
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Marcia St. Martin says S&WB should pay her replacement more than $206,000
Will the incoming executive director be the highest-paid official in New Orleans government?
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Opponents of Jindal’s one-time money in budget craft plan with short-term money
The Lens is live-blogging Friday’s action in the House.
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Jindal team, business lobbyists join forces to beat back Fiscal Hawks budget plan
Two days after plan is drafted to trim some tax exemptions, vote count is uncertain.