Landrieu wants voters to make it harder for a mayor to steer city business to favored firms
If the City Council approves the ordinance, voters would vote on the proposal in November.
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Government & Politics
Bills mount as stalled community center becomes another eyesore in New Orleans
The Family Center of Hope has received more than $2 million in taxpayer money to open a community center. The project ran over budget and work stopped in 2012. Since then, the building has fallen into disrepair. According to the city, the politically-connected nonprofit is now seeking FEMA money to fund its completion.
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.
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?
