Mayor LaToya Cantrell wants to use the money for a new grounds patrol division, while the French Quarter Management District wants use it solely for off-duty NOPD patrols.
State expected $5.6 million to go to the city. $7 million worth of applications are still being processed two months after state stopped taking new applicants.
Tax revenues for 2020 now expected to be less than half what officials estimated in 2019 due to collapsed tourism industry.
Hurricane Sally's track has shifted east, but city should still brace for effects.
The Real Name Campaign plans to elevate its fight to advocate for accessible, more expansive gender marker changes by taking on the DMV and the state of Louisiana
Montaño continues to insist that a nearly 40 percent cut in tax revenue will not hurt services.
A recent survey by Unity of Greater New Orleans found the number of homeless people was more than four times its previous estimate a few months ago.
The proposal would go before voters in the Dec. 5 election.
Mayor wants to rededicate library taxes to infrastructure, maintenance.
