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Delgado, other community colleges get $250 million for bricks and mortar

Delgado Community College in New Orleans among those to see building boom start in 2015.
by Tyler Bridges May 30, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Tax credit change favored by film industry could cause $22 million budget hole

By changing which projects are affected, the bill would not raise more money next year, according to the Legislative Fiscal Office.
by Tyler Bridges May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

HANO will remain under HUD control past July as city grapples with other oversight issues

Once fierce opponents of the federal takeover, tenant groups have been among the most vocal advocates of extending HUD control of public housing. They've come to like and respect David Gilmore, the federally appointed head of the agency.
by Katy Reckdahl May 28, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Unnoticed bill fills $87 million budget gap, but it breaks promise to repay savings

One frustrated legislator says tactic offered by Jindal is akin to money laundering.
by Tyler Bridges May 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog: Council to evaluate anti-violence measures — but lacks data from city

Councilwoman Guidry has asked for city records showing program costs and impact.
by Charles Maldonado May 22, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Busting debt limit to fund community colleges could imperil state’s bond rating

The bill showers money on commununity colleges, but requires overriding a constitutional amendment.
by Tyler Bridges May 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Jessica Williams May 20, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Tyler Bridges May 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Marcia St. Martin says S&WB should pay her replacement more than $206,000

by Charles Maldonado May 10, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Tyler Bridges May 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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