City Council approves two Industrial Tax Exemptions for the first time under new local approval rules
The council decided the new factory was worth it, despite aspects of both applications that violate local rules.
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DA's lawyer gets tough questions from judges in appeal on fake subpoena case
"Faking a subpoena is clearly improper under the law," one judge said.
State agencies postpone meeting on proposed oil terminal in Plaquemines Parish
The hearing was planned for public discussion of the proposed Plaquemines Liquids Terminal. The PLT is a massive crude oil export terminal that would be built adjacent to the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion.
Port to move newly installed mural after non-white employees take issue
Port employees told The Lens that the debate over the mural evolved into a wider conversation over how the Port leadership handles issues of race, the treatment of non-white employees and the lack of people of color in senior staff positions.
City incurring millions in costs for Hard Rock and Cybersecurity disasters, but officials hope the bulk will be reimbursed
Parents question selective school’s gifted program
City Council creates special committee to examine the Hard Rock collapse
The council's decision goes against the wishes of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, who argued the council has "no role" in investigating the collapse.
Hard Rock developers have contributed nearly $70,000 to Mayor Cantrell and her political action committee
Safety and Permits employees suspended in connection with federal corruption probe agree to resign in settlement with city
Employees will receive back pay from the date of their suspensions in September.
City Council to hold a public hearing on the Hard Rock collapse
A statement from Councilwoman Helena Moreno said that "those responsible must be held to account.”
