911 board approves multimillion-dollar law enforcement records, analytics system
The contractor was selected without a public bidding process.
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City Council moves to reestablish power disconnection moratorium
A resolution, likely to go before the full City Council next week, would also restrict new late fees for Entergy customers.
Donna Glapion appointed interim City Councilwoman
The only other frontrunner to fill out Jason Williams’ term withdrew his name on Thursday.
City, 911 board pursuing advanced records, data-sharing and analytics system for law enforcement
Scholarship students at SUNO describe broken promises, unexplained charges
University officials confirmed problems with a handful of scholarships this year, but it’s not yet clear if they are more widespread. SUNO is conducting an audit.
Council defers library board appointment after public pushback
City Council rejects multimillion-dollar Folgers tax breaks
Approvals for a package of tax breaks, including two that were rejected last month, could have cost the city $25 million over a decade.
New Orleans City Council approves new bike share agreement
The city is partnering with a new nonprofit, Blue Krewe, which will develop a bikeshare system by September
City Council members vote to put new French Quarter security sales tax on April ballot despite Cantrell administration objections
The revenue would be administered by the appointed French Quarter Management District instead of the City Council, under the new proposal.
New Orleans City Council committee gives preliminary approval to new bike share partnership
City Hall intends to partner with new nonprofit, Blue Krewe, to reestablish bike share program by September.
