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Water board details spending plan as rate hike vote looms

by Tyler BridgesDecember 5, 2012November 7, 2019

With a vote scheduled Thursday that could double water rates in New Orleans by 2020, Sewerage & Water Board officials on Wednesday bowed to public pressure and spelled out how they plan to spend $582.7 million in extra money. The New Orleans City Council appears likely to approve the rate increase, backed aggressively by Mayor […]

Hurricane alert: Keeping your cool likely to get harder and harder

by Mark MoseleySeptember 6, 2012November 7, 2019

A former New Orleanian glances back across the pond from London

by Matt DavisAugust 22, 2012November 7, 2019

GOP strategist saw gay marriage shift gaining momentum

by Mark MoseleyMay 15, 2012November 7, 2019

Earl updated: Don’t tweet or blog what you can wink or nod

by Mark MoseleyApril 26, 2012November 7, 2019

What's with City Hall's ongoing campaign to kill District Councils?

by The EditorsApril 19, 2012November 7, 2019

Primary politics: Does Jindal secretly want Obama to win?

by Mark MoseleyMarch 15, 2012November 7, 2019

Nagin probe warrants soul-searching by voters, media as well

by Mark MoseleyFebruary 23, 2012November 7, 2019

Because of Winn-Dixie: City lets grocery add vehicle crossing over pedestrian greenway

by The EditorsFebruary 2, 2012November 7, 2019

Recreation Commission sets important meeting tonight, but doesn't comply with law

by Matt DavisJanuary 17, 2012November 7, 2019

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