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Government & Politics

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

Absent officers stall hearing on 7th Ward bar

by Karen Gadbois October 18, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Despite community input, Landrieu increases NOPD spending, cuts most other areas

by Ariella Cohen October 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

More than 50 demolitions considered today

by Karen Gadbois October 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Occupy New Orleans protesters settle in

by Matt Davis October 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

For your consideration: Lens makes available spreadsheet of state employee salaries

by Jessica Williams October 12, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Sports-bar complex near Superdome gets around to asking for a liquor permit

by Karen Gadbois October 11, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Buddy’s last best chance: Punch out a Wall Street protester

by Mark Moseley October 11, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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