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Government & Politics

Public comments invited on plan to spend $28.8 million

by Ariella Cohen September 28, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Here’s a powerful tip for Cao: Don’t say “shagalicious”

by Mark Moseley September 27, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Public not invited to city meeting on key jail issue

The City Council’s Criminal Justice Committee met this morning to discuss inmate-release issues that could have an effect on the size of the city’s planned new jail, but it’s unclear whether adequate public notice was given about the meeting under the state’s open meetings law.
by Matt Davis September 23, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

For Jindal, it’s better to be lucky than accountable

by Mark Moseley September 23, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

City hasn't touched $10 million for courthouse repairs approved in 2000

City officials haven't fully answered why they continue to sit on a $10 million pile of taxpayer money approved by voters a decade ago for courthouse repairs.
by Matt Davis September 23, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Landrieu says a redeveloped Iberville could be “one of the greatest neighborhoods”

by Ariella Cohen September 23, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Fielkow’s newsletter on city site pushes NORD initiative

by Steve Beatty September 21, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Consultants at first questioned “urgent” tag of new hospital

by Ariella Cohen September 16, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Garden District Assocation criticizes citizen-input plan

by Karen Gadbois September 14, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

A ripple runs ahead of a wave

Matt Davis in his recent story on The Lens gave a shallow interpretation of the ongoing campaign by a diverse group of New Orleanians who understand that a bigger jail has not and will not make our city safer.
by The Editors September 10, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

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