State unemployment rate has continued to drop since mid-summer upsurge
Oil and gas plus petrochemical investments have powered job growth in Louisiana.
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Government & Politics
Orleans Parish assessor questions private status of three Uptown streets
Rosa Park, Dunleith Court and Richmond Place are posted with “private street” signs. But the properties aren’t taxed. Assessor Erroll Williams says something has to change: They may be public if the city has maintained them, or someone will have to start paying taxes.
Legislator to try again for increase in property tax to benefit fire, police spending
The owner of a $200,000 home would see about a $31 increase in tax bill under the measure.
New Orleans’ Katrina recovery slows as most of Louisiana loses population to rest of country
An analysis of Census and IRS data challenge some narratives about the city's recovery. Each year, the city gains fewer people after the storm. Meanwhile, the state's population would be dropping if it weren't for international migrants.
John Bel Edwards throws elbow to Landrieu in re-election congratulations
Some speculate that Landrieu will run for governor. Edwards has already announced.
Vitter likely to loom over state Legislature as he preps for 2015 governor’s race
A consummate pol, Vitter has been known to dabble in both the state's legislative agenda and the make-up of the two chambers that pass it. Tensions between him and Gov. Jindal are anticipated in the upcoming session.
Top aide in mayor’s office asked department heads to campaign for Landrieu
But no one was required to participate, a spokesman for Landrieu said.
Civic groups quiz candidates on transparency, other issues
Landrieu, many council candidates decline to answer yes-or-no questions on openness and accountability.
French Market Corp. to cancel lease with council candidate due to ethical conflict
Landrieu, Bagneris would earn state pensions while serving as mayor
Mitch Landrieu has received about $81,000 a year since 2010; Bagneris could get $94,000.
