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.
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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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
