Gusman signs off on plan to use existing property tax to run Orleans Parish Prison
$5 million a year could be used to pay for jail costs if voters approve the change.
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Government & Politics
New South Quackery: Decoding the cultural politics of ‘Duck Dynasty’
The key is not to be found in the antics of the carefully crafted “rednecks” in front of the camera, but in the political commentary surrounding them — which is essentially a form of marketing.
Social media mystery: Who’s behind Facebook, Twitter campaigns promoting Sheriff Marlin Gusman?
The Sheriff’s Office and his campaign say they're not posting as the “Orleans Parish Prison Foundation.”
Live blog: Mayor Landrieu outlines 3-point plan to pay looming city expenses
He wants to tap into property taxes
In parts of New Orleans, eyesores remain on city’s list of fixed-up properties
The city keeps track of each victory in the war against blight, listing each address on its website. But when we randomly checked those properties, we found trash, high weeds and houses that had supposedly been demolished.
As lucrative lease deal winds down, Landrieu ally gets $250,000 city contract
A nonprofit is about to lose a deal that brings in more than $100,000 a year, but a related company just got a bigger contract.
Civil Service Commission sets August vote for overhaul of city personnel rules
The mayor has revised his proposal; we highlighted the important parts for you.
The Lens launches The Vault to bring greater openness to government contracting
Starting with the city of New Orleans, we're uploading thousands of government contracts to make it easier to keep tabs on how local governments spend your money. What will you find?
Landrieu drops plans to create civic center at former Charity Hospital
City Hall will be renovated after the mayor cites financial constraints as the reason for ending his effort to turn the iconic hospital into the new home of government, as well as new digs for Civil District Court. The future of the court remains in flux, though Landrieu envisions keeping it in its current location next to City Hall.
For first time in 5 years, New Orleans closes out budget with cash in piggy bank
City posted a surplus for 2013, a year earlier than expected.
