Council questions court clerk and worker comp spending plans for coming year
Proposed budget for 2014 reflects steady-state view of city finances.
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Government & Politics
Criminal, municipal and traffic court judges all say they need more money from city
On third day of budget hearings, only District Attorney's Office says it's fine with proposed budget.
Firefighters say city’s safety is at risk; Sheriff’s budget far from requested
The second day of the City Council's hearings looked at 2014 budget busters.
Judge accuses Landrieu of hardball tactics in fight over new home for civil court
At heart of squabble: construction money — the judges have it; Landrieu wants it.
Increased property tax collections continue to fuel city’s budgets
With fewer people paying more money, Councilwoman Stacy Head said, residents are overburdened.
Full-time employees drop sharply even as Landrieu proposes first budget increase
Reduction of 170 full-time-equivalent positions comes without layoffs.
Jail consent decree left out of Landrieu administration’s proposed 2014 budget
The administration has left it up to the City Council to figure out an amount and how to pay for it.
Live blog recap: Mayor Mitch Landrieu presents 2014 city budget
He'll address the City Council at 10 a.m. to describe his spending plan for the city.
City expected to see modest increase in general-fund money for next budget year
Despite 2 percent bump, city's CAO says budget will be tight because of increasing demands.
City reviewing disadvantaged-business status of Conley law firm
The Lens reported ties between the black-owned firm and another, raising questions about its independence.
