New Orleans bars, high-traffic streets and some package liquor sales shut down for Mardi Gras
The most severe restrictions will begin Friday, Feb. 12.
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Government & Politics
Council advances controversial library board appointment, announces ballot initiative to renew library tax
Dana Henry's appointment to the library board became controversial over his support of a 2020 ballot proposition that would have cut over a third of the library budget.
911 board approves multimillion-dollar law enforcement records, analytics system
The contractor was selected without a public bidding process.
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
