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Government & Politics

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.
by Col. Terry Ebbert September 30, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Landrieu’s new hiring efforts challenged by another city employees group

Argument hinges on differing requirements for number of Civil Service Commission members.
by Charles Maldonado September 29, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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
by Sam Tabachnik September 25, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Readying workforce for the boom: a challenge that’s also a huge opportunity

by Michael Hecht September 23, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Anne Mueller September 19, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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.
by Charles Maldonado September 11, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

City cites 13 properties for blight again after The Lens finds trash-strewn lots and dilapidated houses

One of them is a community center near Washington and Broad that has languished for two years.
by Charles Maldonado September 5, 2014 Updated December 4, 2019

Live blog Wednesday: Landrieu wraps budget hearings; nonprofits discussed

Mayor heads to Council District D to get citizen input on budget priorities for 2015 spending plan.
by Charles Maldonado August 27, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog Tuesday: Mayor at Touro Synagogue to hear District B concerns

Continuing his tour of the City Council districts, tonight's uptown meeting seeks more budget input.
by Charles Maldonado August 26, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog Monday: Civil Service Commission to vote on overhaul of personnel rules

Mayor Landrieu wants to give managers more power in how employees are hired, promoted and evaluated.
by Charles Maldonado August 24, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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