“This is in its infancy,” says S&WB spokesman Robert Jackson.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bank seeks foreclosure on Operation REACH’s headquarters
The education nonprofit is barred from receiving federal funds after it couldn’t account for $900,000 in spending.
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Landrieu vetoes Council ordinance on food truck regs, citing legal problems
Veto surprises ordinance sponsor; Landrieu promises to support further effort to revamp vendor rules.
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Jindal budget would pull $102 million from dedicated state funds
The money, in some cases accumulated over years, will help balance next year’s books. But what about the year after?
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So much for state-level initiatives: Presidential itch botched Jindal tax repeal
How stunning was Jindal’s setback? Consider: A GOP governor couldn’t convince a GOP Legislature in a red state to help him cut income taxes — his No. 1 priority.
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Fiscal Hawks, Democrats working to cut one-time revenue from Jindal’s budget
They’re talking about scaling back tax exemptions and cutting spending to make up about $500 million.