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President Barack Obama says voters may blame him for economy
He also appealed to Americans to stand by the nation's long heritage of religious tolerance President Barack Obama insisted Friday that the U.S. economy is digging itself out of the deepest recession...
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Clock is ticking on GO Zone bond approvals
State's bond authority has more than $600 million left Time is running out for the state to allocate the remaining 9 percent of the $7.8 billion in Gulf Opportunity Zone bonds that the federal...
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Cuba to cut 500,000 government workers, reform salaries
Cubans will be able to form cooperatives run by employees rather than government administrators Cuba announced Monday that it will cast off at least half a million state workers by early next year and...
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Reader comment: Transfer Public Belt railroad to the Port of New Orleans
Responding to Michelle Krupa's story, "Jim Bridger resigns as Public Belt Railroad chief," reader JLThibodeaux commented: "Now fire the Board and the Corrupt Attorneys - Dissolve the Public Belt and...
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St. Charles Parish Council could seek proposals for garbage contract
After hearing complaints from residents that St. Charles Parish might be passing up the best deal on garbage collection, Parish Council members said Tuesday say they will consider requesting...
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Colleagues recall Ken Hollis' dedication, heart for people
Lawmaker died of cancer last week Ken Hollis, the former state senator who died of cancer last week, was remembered Tuesday by his legislative colleagues as a tenacious lawmaker who could be a staunch...
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Public Belt Railroad chief 'acted recklessly and inappropriately,' mayor says
Jim Bridger resignation was 'the right decision,' Mitch Landrieu says Jim Bridger, the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad chief who was suspended without pay last month amid investigations into his...
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Sen. Mary Landrieu hailed at milestone in effort to help small businesses
Loans and tax breaks would be extended Senate Democrats, led by Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu, and with a decisive assist from two Republicans not seeking re-election, ended debate Tuesday on a bill to...
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Reader comment: Politicians never let go of taxes
In response to our story, "Crescent City Connection toll renewal on Algiers meeting agenda," NOLA.com reader starfish had this to say: Once politicians find a way to tax something, they will never let...
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Critics go on offensive as Fat City overhaul nears vote
Yard signs, website call for protecting small businesses As Jefferson Parish Councilwoman Cynthia Lee-Sheng moves forward with her plan to overhaul Fat City, her critics -- already vocal -- are...
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Westwego chemical storage facility faces opposition to expansion
Westwego's complicated relationship with a controversial chemical storage facility has developed a new wrinkle now that the company must seek a zoning variance to move forward with a planned $6...
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Reader comment: 'We need to stop getting so defensive' about our city
In response to Times-Picayune reporter Michelle Krupa's story, "Arnie Fielkow blasts New Orleans' designation as a 'dead forever' city," NOLA.com reader jawznola had this to say: We need to stop...
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Fat City bar, accused of serving minors, seen as backing new salvo
Jefferson Parish Councilwoman Cynthia Lee-Sheng suspects a bar that was recently cited for serving under-age drinkers is behind the new campaign against her proposal to overhaul Fat City. Lee-Sheng...
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2 members of embattled Public Belt Railroad board submit resignations
4 others say they will step down amid reports of excessive spending At the request of Mayor Mitch Landrieu, two members of the embattled New Orleans Public Belt Railroad board have submitted letters...
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Federal City contractor's ethics charge dismissed
A panel of state administrative judges has dismissed an ethics charge against a partner in the team developing the Federal City campus in Algiers, finding that the New Orleans-based real estate...
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New aviation director offers blunt assessment of Louis Armstrong...
Official pulls no punches, says airport lacks management structure, adequate staff and a business strategy After promising a new era of openness, the new head of the New Orleans airport didn't...
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10 police calls in a month could close a Kenner bar
Any Kenner business to which police are called at least 10 times in a month could lose its liquor license under stricter regulations that the City Council will consider tonight. The proposal also...
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On the agenda for Thursday
The impact of the planned medical district on residents in mid-city will be discussed tonight. The planned medical and biosciences research district and its impact on Mid-City will be discussed...
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Nucor bond deal gets state approval
BATON ROUGE -- A key financing element of steelmaker Nucor's plans to build up to a $3.5 billion iron plant in St. James Parish received preliminary state approval today. The State Bond Commission...
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Navy will require Northrop Grumman to finish LPDs at Avondale, Landrieu says
Also, a move to start early on double-hulled tankers could provide a mother lode of work at Avondale after Northrop Grumman leaves Navy Secretary Ray Mabus will announce Friday that Northrop Grumman...
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