Fact-check: Edwards’ campaign ad about Vitter vote and prostitute call is mostly true
Though it doesn't quite back up its implication that Vitter missed the vote because of the call.
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Government & Politics
A judge’s lie obscures a deeper truth about the New Orleans region
The shifting balance between suburbs and the city provides an opportunity for regional thinking.
Neighbors seeking to create another, less-dense zoning category
Development company says it's worked for two years with another group to reach consensus.
Ordinance requires Ethics Board members to file annual financial disclosures
Effort mimics state measure, and all on board have recently filed forms with the state.
Mayor disregards diversity in Ethics Board appointments; members fail in disclosures
Despite a city law demanding that the mayor consider demographics to ensure that boards and commissions reflect the city’s population, Mitch Landrieu appears to have passed over female and Hispanic nominees to the city’s Ethics Review Board. Separately, some Ethics Board members haven't disclosed possible conflicts of interest.
View primary election results on our statewide map
Our map will update as the Secretary of State's office counts votes Saturday night, starting shortly after 8 p.m. CT. We're tracking the governor's race, all other statewide races, and a few of interest to New Orleans — including the French Quarter sales tax increase.
Inspector General’s Office avoids attempt to hack data by taking down website
Attorney for the office said no data was taken, and site will move to more secure domain.
City Council to consider ordinance that requires Ethics Board to file ethics forms
Board members have never turned in forms disclosing sources of income.
Firefighters reach another settlement with city, regarding back pay for fill-in work
Relatively small deal comes just after unrelated settlement between city and union.
Runaway property tax valuations: What about imposing an annual cap?
Sudden unpredictable assessment leaps are hard on owners — and bad for the city.
