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Short term rental overhaul takes major step forward, but still plenty of work left

Final vote on proposals should come within 90 days. The City Council has yet to address caps on commercial licenses, affordability measures or improved enforcement.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 16, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Over opposition from mayor and advocates, City Council passes homeless encampment sweep ordinance

Unity of Greater New Orleans came out against the ordinance in a letter to the city. An administration official suggested that Cantrell could veto the ordinance.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 9, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

City Council advisers recommend up to $2 million fine against Entergy New Orleans over frequent outages

The report shows about 2,600 outages in the city from mid-2016 to mid-2017.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 9, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Report: State preemption laws disproportionately hurt women, people of color

One of the authors says she is supporting House Bill 422, which would allow Louisiana municipalities to set their own minimum wage and required work leave days.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 8, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Cantrell administration predicting increase in short-term rental sales as part of infrastructure deal

STR sales continue to increase in spite of yearlong freeze on whole-home rentals.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 3, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Council committee backs RTA decision to stop tourism industry revenue sharing

Council resolution calls for return of $32 million the convention center has collected from the transit agency.
by Michael Isaac Stein April 30, 2019 Updated November 8, 2019

No plan yet for $5 million Entergy fine

In a vote on Thursday, the council moved the money into its utilities regulation office. It's not yet clear where it will go from there. But council members promise a public process.
by Michael Isaac Stein April 25, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Dispute between mayor, council delays homeless encampment sweep ordinance

"This ordinance would force the City to separate people from their belongings when there is no public health purpose to do so," a Cantrell administration official said.
by Michael Isaac Stein April 24, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Cantrell unrepentant over unannounced traffic camera changes

by Michael Isaac Stein April 22, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Rep. Richmond should co-sponsor the Medicare for All Act

by Frances Gill April 18, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

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