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Government & Politics

City Council wants its own experts to help oversee the Sewerage and Water Board

The move comes three months before Orleans Parish residents will vote on whether to change the city’s charter to add a council member to the utility’s governing board.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 17, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Puerto Rico one year later: Will the island be as lucky as we were post-Katrina?

A closer look at the disaster response Trump calls one of FEMA's best efforts.
by Jed Horne September 13, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Group introduces short-term rental ordinance that would limit licenses to hosts’ residences

The Residents for Ethical and Sustainable Tourism ordinance has been presented to the council. STR critic says she is optimistic that a council member will introduce it for consideration.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 13, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Emails: Cantrell held private phone meetings with majority of water board directors, appearing to violate law

The conference calls were held days before a major staff shakeup. Cantrell administration previously denied "secret meetings."
by Michael Isaac Stein September 11, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Searching for social and political healing at a time of deep national shame

Step two: We must learn to listen to each other.
by The Rev. William Barnwell September 8, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

City Council again approves short-term rental freeze

Council also approves new crime cameras in Gentilly. Results of investigation into astroturfing at public meetings will be delayed until next month.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 6, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Investigation into Entergy paid actor scandal delayed by new cache of evidence

New Orleans City Council set to vote on pushing the deadline to October. Investigators say they need more time to review additional records.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 5, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

As budget season approaches, Cantrell administration offers little on traffic camera plans

by Michael Isaac Stein August 31, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

As city eyes restrictions, local group partners with HomeAway to tout benefits of short-term rentals

HomeAway and the Alliance for Neighborhood Prosperity are advocating policy changes that they call a compromise. But critics say they would lead to further expansion of short-term rentals.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 22, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Orleans school district considers legal action to recover withheld taxes from city

Records filed in another suit show that the city diverted more than $1 million annually in taxes collected on school district's behalf.
by Charles Maldonado August 21, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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