After hearing from concerned bar owners, hospitality workers and industry advocates at its Thursday meeting, the New Orleans City Council decided to defer a vote on an ordinance to overhaul the city’s laws surrounding businesses that serve alcohol. The issue will come up again at the Council’s Sept. 19 meeting. The ordinance has been in […]
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Kira Orange Jones qualified to run for BESE after judge denies challenge
The challenge was based on outstanding 2015 and 2017 state taxes. Jones filed them the day before qualifying for reelection.
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Demonstrators say Entergy’s promises of lower bills are deceptive
The company is pushing a new rate plan with a PR campaign, called “Path to Progress.”
Posted inEnvironment, Government & Politics
S&WB seeks $25 million in bonds for sewer repairs required by sewer consent decree
Money will be used for repairs in eastern New Orleans.
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City won’t release real-time surveillance footage to the public, possibly violating state law
Aware that camera footage could be abused, the city developed a policy that shields most video from release. But that policy appears to go against state sunshine laws.
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Entergy’s $210 million gas plant could cost customers more than $650 million, advocacy group says
Organization’s analysis says built-in profits, debt payments could add up to $240 million to $280 million. Entergy New Orleans disputes the figures, but does not offer specifics.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Land Use
City Council passes tighter restrictions on short-term rentals
Some advocates worry that prospectors will use the nearly four-month gap between today’s vote and when the new rules go into effect to skirt restrictions on commercial permits.
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City contractor that authored short-term rental study has repeatedly worked for Airbnb
HR&A study urged the council against affordable unit requirements and strict limits on commercial short-term rentals.
Posted inCriminal Justice, Government & Politics
Advocates take their case for ending cash bail in New Orleans to the City Council
Council members appear supportive of the plan, proposed by the Vera Institute for Justice last month. But a prominent crime watchdog group and the Orleans DA have criticized jail population reduction efforts.
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Beyond ‘fair share’ deal, city and S&WB still need millions to pay for critical services
At first meeting of council taxing committee, Cantrell officials explain options for raising additional infrastructure funds.