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.
Category: Government & Politics
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.
Marcia St. Martin says S&WB should pay her replacement more than $206,000
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.
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.
Sewerage & Water Board asks firm to research new fee to fund drainage projects
"This is in its infancy," says S&WB spokesman Robert Jackson.
Live blog: Mitch Landrieu delivers 2013 State of the City address
Join us at 1:30 p.m. to follow along and offer your own thoughts.
After years of arms-length relationships, Jindal needs friends now more than ever
Lawmakers and statewide officials describe decreasing access to a governor who has cultivated alliances, but few friendships, over the years. His allies say they are satisfied dealing with Jindal's staff; others say he would accomplish more if he were more hands-on.
House members craft alternative budget that trims tax breaks to raise $329 million
It would preserve $100 million that Jindal wanted to take from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Landrieu seeking property tax increase; money could be used for consent decrees
Measure needs to clear Legislature, then be approved by voters and City Council.
