She said Judge Lloyd J. Medley Jr. has treated some women unfairly in court.
Category: Government & Politics
Posted inEvents, Government & Politics
Join The Lens for an Election Night watch party at Rusty Nail in warehouse district
Our unique precinct-by-precinct city map will let you see results roll in as soon as returns are filed.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Landrieu proposes 6 percent increase to city budget; addresses consent decrees
NOPD to see 150 more officers, raises for all officers; city workers to get paid maternity leave.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Judicial contender says reporter made possible the would-be sting with Marullo
Secret recordings are discouraged, says one journalistic ethic expert, though another says issue isn’t so clear.
Posted inEnvironment, Government & Politics, Opinion
Risk-averse agencies slowed Katrina response, and important measures have yet to be implemented, expert contends
Mandatory evacuation may be an impractical response ahead of a hurricane, especially for frail elderly, contends Col. Terry Ebbert, the man who was in charge of New Orleans disaster response when ‘the big one’ hit.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Landrieu’s new hiring efforts challenged by another city employees group
Argument hinges on differing requirements for number of Civil Service Commission members.
Posted inCriminal Justice, Government & Politics
Civil Service staff urges 20 percent jump in cop pay — but what about pensions?
If approved by Civil Service and City Council, annual cost to the city would run upwards of $10 million
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Readying workforce for the boom: a challenge that’s also a huge opportunity
“We are experiencing growing pains — because, for the first time in about 40 years, we are growing.”
Posted inEvents, Government & Politics
Breakfast with the Newsmakers is back; please join us Thursday at 8 a.m. (video)
We’ll discuss alleged profiling of Latinos by NOPD, and the recent burdens put on immigration court.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
On eve of scheduled court hearing about new personnel rules, Civil Service Commission suddenly changes lawyers
The vote appears to violate state Open Meetings Law.