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Government & Politics

Poorer communities continue to suffer lack of broadband access — and related opportunity

by Matt Davis May 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

In chasing down stories, are we furthering the agendas of others?

by Steve Beatty May 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

$166G in taxpayer loans, yet council member's property still a wreck

Nine-month deadline passes, but councilman's property shows little evidence of generous government support.
by Karen Gadbois May 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Johnson and Hedge-Morrell continue City Council stalemate

by Steve Beatty May 16, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

GOP strategist saw gay marriage shift gaining momentum

by Mark Moseley May 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Obama catches gay marriage trend, but what about Louisiana?

by Mark Moseley May 10, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Katrina Cottages: Years late and $1 million over budget in the 9th Ward

An emergency housing program finally reaches the market at a cost half again as high as budgeted.
by Tom Gogola May 3, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Why the hurry, Congressman? A legal payoff lay ahead

by Mark Moseley May 3, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Earl updated: Don’t tweet or blog what you can wink or nod

by Mark Moseley April 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

NOAH contractor changes plea to guilty; stole post-Katrina federal funds for blight removal

by Karen Gadbois April 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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