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Rate increase at New Orleans Public Belt Railroad was self-destructive,...
The city-owned railroad's biggest customer has taken its business to Houston The once-obscure New Orleans Public Belt Railroad burst into the headlines last year amid revelations that then-General...
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St. John runway plan avoids wetlands
A new plan to extend the runway at the St. John the Baptist Parish Airport avoids encroaching on adjacent wetlands, which is expected to dramatically reduce the cost of the project. The Port of South...
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House passes bill requiring companies to verify workers are not illegal...
Changes made by state Senate win approval Legislation that would increase the fines but reduce the chances of a business losing its license to operate if it hires illegal immigrants is on its way to...
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Obama administration releasing 30 million barrels from U.S. oil reserves
Part of international response to lost oil supplies due to turmoil in Middle East and North Africa Wary of a new surge in gas prices, the Obama administration has decided to release 30 million barrels...
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Kenner new-home construction near all-time low
The economy, Hurricane Katrina, and a shortage of vacant land are factors, officials say Long gone are the years when Kenner awarded hundreds of permits to build new homes. Since Hurricane Katrina,...
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Louisiana officials pan Obama administration move to tap oil reserves
Republicans denounced move as politically motivated and counterproductive WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration announced plans Thursday to release 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic...
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St. Tammany sales taxes up, new construction down, parish president reports
The number of permits for commercial construction is expected to remain steady St. Tammany Parish tax revenues are up but permits for new construction are down, Parish President Kevin Davis said...
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Sen. David Vitter opposes pay raise for Interior Secretary Ken Salazar
He complains that new deepwater exploratory permits for the Gulf of Mexico have been issued too slowly Sen. David Vitter, R-La., as part of his campaign to pressure the Interior Department to issue...
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Drilling advisers to meet in New Orleans
About 100 visitors can be accommodated The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement will hold the second meeting of the new Ocean Energy Safety Advisory Committee at the Astor...
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Power outages plague Carrollton area, lead to brief water-pressure problems
Two water-distribution pumps lost power early Sunday evening, leading to a drop in water pressure, according to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. It was the fifth time since March that...
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46 hurt in clashes on eve of key vote in Greece
If new austerity measures are not passed, Greece's international creditors will not release bailout money Hours of rioting outside Greece's parliament left 46 people injured Tuesday, on the eve of a...
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Harahan mayor seeking public comment on redevelopment at Colonial
Country club proposes commercial development on 15 acres Mayor Vinny Mosca is inviting Harahan residents interested in the redevelopment of Colonial Golf & Country Club to a series of four...
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New Orleans City Hall still relies heavily on outside contractors for...
the number of contractors working in the Information Technology & Innovation Department has dropped by less than 30 percent, from 30 outside employees to 21 The potential pitfalls of using...
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New Orleans' budget forecast coming true so far for early 2011
Local economy has been exceeding expectations and outperforming that of the nation as a whole For a city that ended up taking in $9 million less in 2010 than it had expected, the good news Tuesday was...
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Federal investigators show fake safety records in deadly West Virginia mine...
Families of the 29 workers killed in the April 2010 blast were briefed in a private session Federal investigators showed relatives of victims of a West Virginia mine explosion that killed 29 fake...
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Greek parliament passes key austerity bill
Another bill detailing measures to implement the measures goes for a vote Thursday Greece's lawmakers approved a key austerity bill Wednesday, paving the way for the country to get its next vital...
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Obama administration announces higher penalties for drilling violations
Federal regulators said that the increases are consistent with inflation adjustments that current federal law allows WASHINGTON -- Oil and gas companies will face higher fines for violations of...
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Dozens of U.S. cities are contesting 2010 census
With jobs and federal aid at stake, U.S. cities are lining up to contest their 2010 census counts as too low WASHINGTON -- With jobs and federal aid at stake, U.S. cities are lining up to contest...
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Cox cable franchise renewal hearing is tonight for New Orleans City Council
Much of the discussion could center on Cox's record on providing public, educational and governmental access channels The New Orleans City Council will hold a public hearing at City Hall tonight on...
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Senate forgets July 4 break, will work next week on debt limit impasse
President Obama is invited to the Capitol to discuss the impasse with GOP lawmakers WASHINGTON -- The Senate abandoned plans for a July 4 break as time dwindled for lawmakers to strike a compromise on...
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