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City’s first Gordon Plaza buyout offer roughly half the price residents initially proposed for relocation

The owner of the appraised home said she wouldn't accept the offer. Other residents also said the offer was unacceptable.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 24, 2022 Updated October 24, 2022

Louisiana Supreme Court declines to grant new trials for people still in prison on non-unanimous jury convictions

The decision will impact around 1,500 cases.
by Nick Chrastil October 21, 2022 Updated October 21, 2022

Controversial $70M BioDistrict tax diversion approved by City Council

The contract has been withdrawn several times over the last year to fix issues raised by residents.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 20, 2022 Updated October 20, 2022

Marijuana pardons passed last year should soon be reflected on criminal records, officials say

The pardons could affect roughly 10,000 cases in New Orleans.
by Nick Chrastil October 17, 2022 Updated October 17, 2022

Losing ground: How one New Orleans community is sinking

Years after Entergy closed a power plant shuts in eastern New Orleans, the community struggles with sinkage.
by Sara Sneath October 12, 2022 Updated October 12, 2022

Council approves funding to blanket French Quarter with surveillance cameras

The funding will more than triple the number of cameras in the French Quarter.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 6, 2022 Updated October 7, 2022

Council to consider controversial $70M BioDistrict tax plan

The proposal would send new sales tax growth in the district to its unelected board, raising concerns from neighborhood groups.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 5, 2022 Updated October 5, 2022

‘Blue hydrogen’ project threatens fragile, valuable ecosystem of Lake Maurepas, residents fear

Carbon below, wellheads above the lake’s surface raise concerns about the project.
by Joshua Rosenberg October 3, 2022 Updated November 14, 2023

Judge pauses Wisner Trust spending for remainder of lawsuit between Council and Cantrell administration

The council alleges that the city is unnecessarily ceding millions of dollars a year to nonprofits and private individuals.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 28, 2022 Updated September 28, 2022

Council aims to tackle backlog of city-owned blight with new database

by Michael Isaac Stein September 27, 2022 Updated September 27, 2022

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