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Category: Government & Politics

Plans for Central City reception hall pit cousin against cousin at hearing on zone change

by Karen Gadbois October 26, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Fairness of property assessments comes up at budget hearing, probably not for last time

by Jessica Williams October 25, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Council set to begin budget hearings, will ultimately decide on rolling forward tax rate

by Ariella Cohen October 24, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Looking for Democrats on the gridiron sidelines

by Mark Moseley October 24, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Come on, Buddy! Take my advice or I’m going to occupy Hawaii

Nobody’s listening to me. Presidential candidate Buddy Roemer won’t heed my advice to stage a fight with Occupy Wall Street protesters. And the local Occupy Nola movement refuses to focus their message, as I suggested.
by Mark Moseley October 21, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Walmart coming to Gentilly with the aid of a federal grant

Despite statements from three city officials that Walmart would build in Gentilly with no government assistance, the retailer is like to benefit from as $2.7 million in federal grants.
by Ariella Cohen October 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Juvenile jail — a.k.a. 'Youth Study Center' — draws fire in studies by advocacy groups

by Matt Davis October 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Sheriff blocking reform, says councilwoman, causing group to delay decision on jail size

by Matt Davis October 19, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Landrieu saying little about two no-bid contracts given to Gusman worth $1 million

by Matt Davis October 19, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Dardenne, Nungesser race for lt. governor gets down and dirty

by Mark Moseley October 19, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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