Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Archives | The Lens

Government & Politics

Convention Center board votes to sue RTA over millions in recurring tax revenue

by Michael Isaac SteinApril 28, 2021April 28, 2021

The dispute involves millions of dollars in contested hotel taxes that the transit agency previously passed on to the tourism industry.

Government & Politics

New Orleans Convention Center selects developer to build new riverfront neighborhood

by Michael Isaac SteinMarch 24, 2021March 24, 2021

Convention Center has spent nearly $50 million from reserves to keep operations going

by Michael Isaac SteinSeptember 17, 2020September 17, 2020

Government & Politics

Council gives mayor initial green light to borrow $100 million to cover budget shortfalls, calls for extension of eviction moratorium

by Michael Isaac SteinMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020

City Council will consider formal opposition to Convention Center hotel at Thursday meeting

by Michael Isaac SteinMay 5, 2020May 6, 2020

Convention Center puts hotel development on hold and donates $1 million for coronavirus relief, but fails to satisfy local coalition

by Michael Isaac SteinApril 23, 2020April 23, 2020

Convention Center to consider $1 million donation to worker relief aid at Wednesday meeting after demands for $100 million

by Michael Isaac SteinApril 22, 2020April 22, 2020

Major labor union threatens to cancel convention in New Orleans if Convention Center doesn’t address local workers’ demands for relief

by Michael Isaac SteinApril 20, 2020April 20, 2020

Convention Center officials send clear message that they will move ahead with over $1 billion in developments despite community opposition

by Michael Isaac SteinApril 14, 2020April 14, 2020

Photos: See inside the Convention Center coronavirus medical facility and U.S. Navy housing units

by Michael Isaac SteinApril 4, 2020April 4, 2020