The storm-prone city is making its local utility design a $28 million incentive program to get hundreds more backup batteries into homes and businesses. […]
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“Offshore wind development in the Gulf would not replace oil and gas jobs,” writes U.S. Rep. Troy Carter. “It would build on them, using the same skills Louisiana workers already possess, while reducing harmful emissions that disproportionately impact frontline communities.” […]
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The new ordinance will require council approval for multiyear contracts and contracts worth more than $1 million. […]
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Under the law, the city must get a market appraisal in order to make an offer on the homes. But houses in Gordon Plaza are not worth much on the market. […]
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The remaining residents of the subdivision have been fighting for relocation funding for years. […]
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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. […]
The motions approved Thursday urge prosecutors to file formal charges against the mayor’s chief of staff and director of intergovernmental relations. […]
The order is only temporary until the full hearing, which is scheduled for next week. […]
After missing a deadline, the Cantrell administration now plans to comply with the subpoenas. […]
The bill, which has already passed the state Senate, advanced through a House committee on Tuesday. […]
