Right and left partnered in fight to reduce incarceration, but sheriffs killed most bills
One bill that failed would have reduced marijuana possession to a misdemeanor.
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Government & Politics
Plan to create special taxing district in New Orleans dies on last day in Legislature
The final plan would have authorized special tax districts around the city, not just for the World Trade Center.
Landrieu, legislative allies run 11th-hour effort for new taxing district along river
If approved, city wouldn't share with other government agencies the taxes from development on some parcels.
Legislature approves property tax hike for New Orleans police & fire; now heads to voters
How to read a government contract
A companion to our new library of contracts for the city of New Orleans.
How did Louisiana manage NOT to spend $70 million raised for infrastructure work?
Louisiana risks federal penalties for having issued tax free bonds and then failing to put the money to use.
Jindal’s national ambitions begin to tell on his effectiveness, lawmakers contend
A distant figure to most legislators in recent years, of late Jindal has become even more remote as he steps up out-of-state travels for a presumed presidential campaign. The question is whether Jindal's presidential yearnings will undercut the home-state record he needs to run on.
New Orleans, the mayor wants to raise your property taxes — how much more would you pay?
Mayor Landrieu says it's necessary to pay for improvements at the Police Department and the jail.
Unlearning Katrina’s lesson: Bills would again make levee board a governor’s plaything
Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans urges legislators to stand with your constituents and vote against SB 553.
Jindal dances around the truth, disguising anti-gay bigotry as freedom of speech
Instead of veiling it with code words, Jindal should own his gender discrimination. File some lawsuits, settle the constitutional question, already!
