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Government & Politics

Entergy shareholder payments reach $1.5 billion in last two years as customer bills rise

Experts who spoke to The Lens said that the practice effectively insulates shareholders from risk, shifting it to ‘captive customers.’ But Entergy insists that the payments encourage investment, lowering borrowing costs and ultimately benefiting its customers.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 9, 2022 Updated February 9, 2022

City Council OKs $4.6m for NOLA Public Schools programming

The special Harrah’s Fund education grants will support three district programs that serve vulnerable youth
by Marta Jewson February 3, 2022 Updated February 3, 2022

City Council may go to court against Cantrell in dispute over controversial Wisner Trust extension

The council plans to hire a lawyer and intervene in a lawsuit over the trust.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 3, 2022 Updated February 3, 2022

Cantrell asks judge to dismiss suit against Wisner Donation

The suit was filed over disputed legal fees. But the plaintiffs are also requesting that a 2020 agreement extending the land trust in perpetuity be nullified.
by Madeline Aruffo February 1, 2022 Updated February 1, 2022

New Orleans only recycles 3 percent of waste, one-tenth of national average

Low participation rates — even when the city is offering curbside pickup — along with contamination of recyclables and costs of using recycling centers contribute to the low rate.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 28, 2022 Updated January 31, 2022

Convention Center rehires president for another five years, recommitting to massive development projects

Amid ongoing uncertainty in the tourism industry, Sawaya hopes to move forward with expansion plans
by Michael Isaac Stein January 27, 2022 Updated January 27, 2022

Council rehires longtime utility consultants, but launches search for potential replacements

by Michael Isaac Stein January 21, 2022 Updated January 21, 2022

Proposed ordinance would require city vehicle fleet to go electric

The City Council will also consider a non-binding resolution encouraging the city government to use 100 percent renewable energy for city buildings and operations by 2025.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 19, 2022 Updated January 19, 2022

City crime cameras used to dispute workers’ comp claim and justify firing three city workers

Firefighters’ union president says the Real Time Crime Center camera network shouldn’t be used for city employment matters.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 19, 2022 Updated January 19, 2022

City of New Orleans distributing counterfeit N95 masks in giveaway program

The city said that although the masks are still “protective,” even though they haven’t received official approval from the federal government to be labeled “N95 masks.”
by Michael Isaac Stein January 14, 2022 Updated January 14, 2022

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