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Jefferson Parish electronic sign proposal draws business objections
A proposal to regulate electronic signs in Jefferson Parish has drawn some last-minute objections from business interests. Aided by Parish Council Chairman Elton Lagasse, they are seeking relief as...
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Study finds Louisiana maintains rank in top 5 states that tax residents the...
Economists say Louisiana ranks as one of the top five states that places the smallest tax burden on their residents. Economists said Monday Louisiana ranks as one of the top five states that places...
View ArticleJefferson Parish Council may extend some parking restrictions for retailers
Planners are requesting that studies on parking requirements and on commercial rezoning along a part of Airline Drive be extended an additional six months The Jefferson Parish Council Wednesday is set...
View ArticleJena Choctaw to open new casino in Grant Parish
The first phase of the project is a 46,000 square foot gambling floor that includes 700 machines and a poker room. The casino will have a buffet that can seat roughly 170 people and a sports bar with...
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Hurricane Isaac insurance concerns to be aired tonight in LaPlace
Senate and House Insurance Committee members will address coverage issues, deductibles, claim evaluations and more Residents and business owners affected by Hurricane Isaac who have questions or...
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New Orleans could save money on managing, insuring its 1,900 vehicles,...
City could save $100,000 a year by performing insurance claims administration in-house, report says New Orleans could save $100,000 a year by reviewing vehicle insurance claims in-house, Inspector...
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Hundreds of Hurricane Isaac victims show up for legislative Insurance...
More than 200 St. John the Baptist Parish residents affected by Hurricane Isaac attended a state legislative Insurance Committee meeting in LaPlace on Wednesday to get answers about insurance...
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St. Charles Parish Council budgets $50K to defend suit filed by Mayor Landrieu
The St. Charles Parish Council has proposed earmarking $50,000 in its 2013 budget to pay for special legal counsel to defend a civil suit filed by New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu over whether St....
View ArticleTax revenue down, buses tracked, Kenner fire chief suspended: Jefferson...
Jefferson Parish bus riders will soon be able to access real-time news about bus schedules and performance, thanks to a federal grant recently received by the Jefferson Transit Administration....
View ArticleJefferson Parish Housing Authority's audit firm disputed
Jefferson Parish Council member Mark Spears Jr. disputes a statement from the parish attorney's office that the Jefferson Housing Authority has engaged Paragon Accounting, a firm with connections to...
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Alternative fuel tax break regulations near completion
BATON ROUGE -- The revenue department will decide by next week whether to make changes to proposed regulations that spell out limits on the state's alternative fuel vehicle tax credit. The tax break...
View ArticleKenner Mayor Mike Yenni explains gifts he gave Jefferson Parish officials
Kenner Mayor Mike Yenni made a point of saying he didn't use public money to buy the gifts he gave Wednesday to the Jefferson Parish Council and Parish President John Young, on the occasion of the...
View ArticleJefferson Economic Development Commission email used for politics, TV says
The Jefferson Economic Development Commission's email accounts were used for political purposes during the 2010 Jefferson School Board elections, WDSU television reported Thursday. The station said an...
View ArticleRomney was initially skeptical of Staples, testimony shows
CANTON, Mass. -- In newly unsealed testimony related to Staples founder Tom Stemberg's divorce, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he was initially skeptical of the idea for Staples,...
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Politically connected firm may have overbilled Road Home program, station...
Jindal administration promises thorough investigation; firm's owner denies irregularities A company run by members of the Kailas family, major developers and landowners in the New Orleans area, may...
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St. Charles Parish seeking bids for $3.6 million coastal restoration project
St. Charles Parish is soliciting bids to build a rock dike along Lake Pontchartrain that will buffer the LaBranche Wetlands from salt water intrusion and help protect the parish from potential storm...
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Jefferson Parish economic development chief used public email for political work
Lucien Gunter, the executive director of the Jefferson Economic Development Commission, said Friday he was the author of the politically themed emails that auditors flagged as inappropriate for...
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'Jefferson Joining Forces' offers help to elderly, disabled homeowners with...
Elderly and disabled homeowners who've been cited by Jefferson Parish code enforcement officers for unsightly exterior problems with their houses may be eligible for a helping hand thanks to a new...
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St. Bernard Parish to hold three meetings on proposed 2013 budget
St. Bernard Parish Council members next week will hold three town hall meetings to discuss the proposed 2013 budget that will depend heavily on two Dec. 8 ballot measures and the outcome of a pending...
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Environmentalist complains presidential race hasn't included climate change...
Climate change isn't a hot issue in the presidential campaign. Washington -- A Louisiana environmental leader is outraged the 2012 presidential campaign has been mostly devoid of discussions about...
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