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Government & Politics

See where Edwards beat Vitter with our statewide vote results map

Our expanded map features statewide, legislative and selected local races. New for the general election: precinct-level results for Jefferson, St. Tammany, East Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Caddo parishes. And, of course, Orleans.
by Thomas Thoren November 21, 2015 Updated November 21, 2015

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.
by Charles Maldonado November 19, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Jed Horne November 13, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

Neighbors seeking to create another, less-dense zoning category

Development company says it's worked for two years with another group to reach consensus.
by Charles Maldonado November 12, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Charles Maldonado November 5, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Charles Maldonado November 2, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Thomas Thoren October 24, 2015 Updated October 26, 2015

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.
by Charles Maldonado October 23, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

City Council to consider ordinance that requires Ethics Board to file ethics forms

Board members have never turned in forms disclosing sources of income.
by Charles Maldonado October 22, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Charles Maldonado October 19, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

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