Sharp decline in state tax revenue during Jindal years bucks national trend
Shrinking government is a conservative ideal, but public institutions and infrastructure bear the burden.
Category: Government & Politics
Hedge-Morrell’s amendment to cops’ off-duty work could benefit her sons
State law requires elected officials to recuse themselves from voting on issues that benefit an immediate family member.
Legislative Auditor reviewing Sheriff’s Office audit after Quatrevaux complaint
Daryl Purpera said it's unusual for Gusman's campaign treasurer to audit his office, but so far he hasn't seen anything improper.
Parking lot owned by Landrieu siblings could be eligible for tax break to spur development
The Landrieus' property is across the street from South Market District, a major development expected to boost the surrounding area. Like South Market, the Landrieus' lot is close enough to the Union Passenger Terminal to get a tax break if it's developed. No evidence has emerged to indicate the mayor used his influence to benefit the property, however.
Change in mindset required for New Orleans to diversify, build its economy
New Orleanians have reason to be skeptical of ProsperityNOLA, but this is an unusually bad time to be cynical.
Live blog: City Council discusses funding, effectiveness of NOLA for Life programs
Councilwoman Stacy Head said a previous hearing "was more of a PR presentation."
Louisiana unemployment could surpass national rate as Katrina rebuilding tapers
The state has traditionally had higher unemployment than the national rate. The post-Katrina boom pushed it lower.
Southern Board’s scholarships cost the state more than $87,000 over two years
Southern University's board members get two scholarships each to award.
Years of political inaction preceded latest cutbacks in Algiers ferry service
It was no secret to politicians: No one had a long-term plan to keep the New Orleans area ferries operating if they lost their main source of revenue from the Crescent City Connection tolls. But few leaders made an efforts to address the problem, and those who tried were rebuffed. Looking back, very few overarching planning documents even mentioned the ferries. So the cutbacks are of little surprise.
LSU Board of Supervisors awards $1.3 million through little-known scholarship program
The 16 members awarded 190 scholarships for the last school year. Though the scholarships are posted online, there aren't any uniform policies for advertising them. It's up to each board member, most of whom are politically connected, to decide. A new law mandates that the recipients are listed online, along with the board members who selected them.
