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.
It would preserve $100 million that Jindal wanted to take from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Measure needs to clear Legislature, then be approved by voters and City Council.
The education nonprofit is barred from receiving federal funds after it couldn't account for $900,000 in spending.
Veto surprises ordinance sponsor; Landrieu promises to support further effort to revamp vendor rules.
The money, in some cases accumulated over years, will help balance next year's books. But what about the year after?
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.
They're talking about scaling back tax exemptions and cutting spending to make up about $500 million.
A new study trumpeting the economic impact of the game doesn't mention the tax breaks.
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.
