Council postpones votes on Entergy plant repeal, $5 million fine
Vote on plant repeal, fine over paid-actor scandal pushed to February.
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Government & Politics
Council members to offer resolution to repeal Entergy power plant approval
The council approved the controversial $211 million gas plant in a 6-1 vote last year. But three council members have concluded that an "astroturfing" scandal, uncovered by The Lens, disrupted the process. They're offering a resolution to repeal the vote.
Zooming in on ACORN’s Wade Rathke and a time before the far right owned ‘populism’
Founder is sowing seeds for an international ACORN revival.
Cantrell PAC responds to tourism leader’s ‘unhinged’ Lens interview
Perry, president of New Orleans & Company, slammed city government in Behind The Lens interview.
Fishing for good news? Here’s a breakthrough food lovers can celebrate
Local chefs prevail—so far—in fight to strengthen Gulf fisheries
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.
