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Persistent food insecurity clashes with New Orleans’ rep for glorious gastronomy
Farm bill will sustain food subsidies for people in need—unless Trump defies Congress.
Councilwoman pushes permanent restrictions for short-term rentals
Palmer's proposal would tie residential Airbnbs to a homestead exemption. Rules in non-residential districts would depend on a building's size.
Groups ask for federal investigation into Entergy Charitable Foundation for lobbying City Council
The lawyer for groups opposed to the Entergy New Orleans power plant in eastern New Orleans says urging recipients of foundation donations to publicly support the company violates tax law.
June drug bust shows potential pitfalls of citywide surveillance system, defense attorneys say
Surveillance of a drug suspect may have violated his civil rights, his lawyer tells The Lens. Police report claims an undercover officer was on the scene, but that’s not clear.
Entergy leverages charitable giving to avoid City Council fine
As City Council considers $5 million fine over paid actor scandal, council members receive letters from charitable groups supported by Entergy.
Arts Council urges City Council to increase funding for municipal arts grants
Mayor's budget proposes keeping funding steady at $405,000. Arts Council wants it increased to $450,000.
Cantrell traffic enforcement plan could cause problems for public defenders
Police, DA and city surveillance system get bumps in Cantrell's budget, but public defender appropriation remains steady. Decreased camera tickets could lead to lost funding for defense.
Cantrell administration admits to inaccuracies in 2019 budget proposal
The 2019 City Council budget hearings began with an apology.
We’ve normalized Trump, but Tuesday night’s ‘victory’ may be his undoing
America is getting used to Trump; he may have to get used to the rule of American law.
