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Category: Government & Politics

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.
by Jessica Williams May 3, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Charles Maldonado May 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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?
by Tyler Bridges April 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Mark Moseley April 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Tyler Bridges April 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

NFL to receive up to $800,000 in tax breaks for Super Bowl spending

A new study trumpeting the economic impact of the game doesn't mention the tax breaks.
by Jessica Williams April 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Convention Center seeks approval to finance private developments in riverfront overhaul

A bill pending in the Legislature would authorize a $185 million expansion of the Convention Center, financing of a private hotel, and conversion of the World Trade Center site to a riverfront park. Mayor Mitch Landrieu envisions an attraction on par with the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
by Tyler Bridges April 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog: Public weighs in on Entergy’s 20-year energy plan

by Heather Miller April 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

2 cent cell phone fee riles governor; House ignores Jindal’s plea to kill bill

Aide to governor warned that Washington-based group would score measure as a tax increase.
by Tyler Bridges April 17, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

With income tax repeal dead, lawmakers to focus on ending years of spending cuts

“The will wasn’t there to prolong the agony,” said Rep. Joel Robideaux, R-Lafayette, about legislators' decision to table the tax bills.
by Tyler Bridges April 15, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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