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Category: Government & Politics

New Orleans to mandate vaccination or negative COVID test to enter many businesses

The rules go into effect on Monday, Aug. 16.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 12, 2021 Updated August 12, 2021

New Orleans Ethics Review Board recommends barring City Council campaign donations from Entergy, Cox and other utilities

The City Council still needs to vote on the recommendations before they become law.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 11, 2021 Updated November 2, 2021

Cantrell administration lays out plans for $70M in federal coronavirus aid

The Cantrell administration said it would ask the City Council in September to increase the 2021 budget by $70 million.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 2, 2021 Updated August 2, 2021

Future of Broadside venue in question as city delays action on outdoor music ban

Several venues have recently stopped operating after the city claimed they were out of compliance.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 30, 2021 Updated July 31, 2021

Opponents of proposal to move City Hall to Municipal Auditorium must come up with their own plan — without city resources — mayor says at meeting

‘You have 90 days to identify another use’ to secure FEMA funding for the building, or the city moves forward with the City Hall plan, Cantrell said on Tuesday.
by Jordan Hirsch July 21, 2021 Updated July 21, 2021

Immigrant advocacy groups file administrative complaint alleging ICE fails to follow release protocols

The complaint follows the release of 80 Haitian immigrants last week.
by Madeline Aruffo July 19, 2021 Updated July 20, 2021

Council puts library and housing property tax renewals on the November ballot

It appears that another three property taxes will be allowed to expire at the end of the year without a renewal vote.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 15, 2021 Updated July 15, 2021

Two city employees file First Amendment lawsuit against city over social media restrictions

In June, employees were forced to sign the policy, which says they are not allowed to “engage or respond to negative or disparaging posts” about city government.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 15, 2021 Updated July 15, 2021

French Quarter security tax delayed over demand for hotel exemption

by Michael Isaac Stein July 12, 2021 Updated July 12, 2021

Cantrell administration signals support for $15 minimum wage for city workers

The city also discussed recent issues with trash collection delays.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 8, 2021 Updated July 8, 2021

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