The report shows increasingly wetter conditions over the past few decades in the floodplain — a trend that, spurred by climate change and land-use practices, looks likely to continue.
The ruling comes just days after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that established the fundamental right to abortion.
Williams called the court decision overturning Roe 'cruel and irresponsible.' His position could lead to conflict with the state's top prosecutor, AG Jeff Landry, who is staunchly anti-abortion and supports prosecution.
The remaining residents of the subdivision have been fighting for relocation funding for years.
The youths were transferred to Alabama without notice, according to the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights.
A majority of a council committee voted to defer the ordinance. But it appears it will still go before the full council as early as next week.
The sheriff defended her decision to reassign courthouse staff despite criticism from judges, councilmembers.
The city’s Chief Procurement Officer said that the administration received new information that warranted a reconsideration of the city’s stance on the bid-rigging allegations.
Records show that dozens of children have been held out of state in recent years. Advocates say that they are being kept away from families and lawyers.
Problems with New Orleans school zone lights have persisted for years.
