Category: Government & Politics
Rent to increase on FEMA trailers for Louisianans impacted by Hurricane Ida
Mississippi River shipping infrastructure is aging. Who should pay for the repairs?
Offshore wind workforce a weak link in plan to build out renewables
SWB outages leave pumping system, city vulnerable
Leaks beneath pump stations responsible for New Orleans’ drinking water went uninvestigated for two years
New state utility regulator wants to reduce rates, introduce renewable mandates
Many see Lewis’ victory as a sign of shifting politics around renewable energy in a state where, traditionally, fossil fuels have ruled.
City hasn’t spent bulk of $388 million in federal COVID relief, BGR report finds
The report found transparency issues with how ARPA spending was reported to the public.
Council to stick with longtime utility consultants despite extensive search for alternatives
The council received no new responses to a recent public bid for new consultants, as well as a different public bid to hire a headhunter to find new consultants.
Council approves 2023 budget with surprise addition of $124M in federal coronavirus relief spending
The council approved roughly $262 million in one-time spending through the budget.
