Deal on Jefferson Parish arts center unlikely before Parish Council hearing...
Jefferson Parish officials were still negotiating Tuesday with the contractor of the beleaguered performing arts center, but it appeared unlikely that a deal would be signed ahead of a Parish Council...
View ArticleDecision on New Orleans World Trade Center developer not expected until July
It probably will be at least July before city officials decide which of three redevelopment proposals for the World Trade Center site at the foot of Canal Street they prefer. Negotiating an agreement...
View ArticleGOP governors refusing to implement 'Obamacare' making things difficult,...
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama said Tuesday that states like Louisiana that have declined to create state exchanges to sell private health insurance are making it harder for his administration...
View ArticleWhat should Jefferson Parish do about the Performing Arts Center? Take our poll
The Jefferson Parish Council is considering placing the Performing Arts Center contractor in default, while parish officials also try to negotiate an agreement with the company to finish the job. What...
View ArticleVitter releases more faux addressed EPA emails
WASHINGTON -- More Environmental Protection Administration emails from a mythical "Richard Windsor" have been uncovered by Republicans on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. The email...
View ArticleJefferson Parish to keep pursuing deal with arts center contractor, postpones...
Jefferson Parish officials Wednesday chose to continue pursuing a deal with Performing Arts Center contractor Joe Caldarera, instead of moving toward placing him on default Jefferson Parish officials...
View ArticleFood trucks returning to Fat City; trees, too
Food trucks are returning to Fat City. Trees, too. A second food truck rally, scheduled May 13 in Metairie's former nightlife district, was approved Wednesday by the Jefferson Parish Council. It will...
View ArticleJefferson Parish Council likely to delay vote on arts center, give time to...
The Jefferson Parish Council appears likely to postpone a vote Wednesday on moving to put the Performing Arts Center contractor in default, after builder Joe Caldarera and administration officials...
View ArticleKenner veto, Broussard's farewell, concrete crusher, code enforcement:...
The Kenner City Council tackles a 31-item agenda Thursday (May 2) at 5 p.m. Among other matters, it may consider overriding Mayor Mike Yenni's veto of a $100,000 pipe contract.Aaron Broussard, the...
View ArticleKenner mayor's veto of pipe contract backed by state attorney general
Kenner Mayor Mike Yenni was right to veto the $100,000 pipe contract that the City Council awarded last month, according to the state attorney general's office. The Yenni administration on Thursday...
View ArticleCrescent City Connection bridge toll opponents make 11th hour push to get out...
Voters in Jefferson, Orleans and Plaquemines parishes decide Saturday whether to renew Crescent City Connection tolls another 20 years. With voters in three parishes scheduled to vote Saturday on...
View ArticleLandrieu benefits from her vote for extended gun background checks, poll says
WASHINGTON -- Sens. Mary Landrieu, D-La., and Kay Hagan, D-N.C., got a boost in their 2014 re-election prospects from their recent votes in favor of extended background checks for gun purchases,...
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St. Bernard Parish Council chairman resigns from parish hospital board
St. Bernard Parish Council Chairman George Cavignac last week resigned from his position as vice-chairman of the St. Bernard Parish Hospital's board. He said the Parish Council will appoint a new...
View ArticleKoch brothers making Cassidy Senate campaign a 2014 priority
WASHINGTON -- The conservative billionaire Koch brothers, who poured millions of dollars into the 2012 elections, have given their largest single political action committee donation for the 2014...
View ArticleKenner adopts new taxicab rules, following lead of New Orleans and Louis...
Kenner on Thursday adopted new taxicab rules that mirror many of the tougher rules adopted last year by New Orleans and Louis Armstrong International Airport, which is located in Kenner. Kenner on...
View ArticleNew Orleans City Councilwoman Stacy Head introduces backup measure to allow...
The New Orleans City Council took no action Thursday on Mayor Mitch Landrieu's veto this week of a recently passed ordinance loosening city restrictions on food trucks. It is scheduled to vote at its...
View ArticleKenner City Council lets Mayor Mike Yenni's veto stand, sends PVC contract...
The Kenner City Council on Thursday didn't take a vote to override Mayor Mike Yenni's veto of a $100,000 contract for PVC pipe, opting instead for putting the work out for bid again In an apparent...
View ArticleState tells company with controversial canceled Medicaid contract they plan...
CNSI threatens legal action against state over contract cancellation. Louisiana officials on Thursday told lawyers for Client Network Services Inc. that they plan to take action to recoup "a...
View ArticleCharter changes, zoning exemptions, Kenner contracts: Jefferson Parish...
The Jefferson Parish Charter Advisory Board convenes Monday at 6:30 p.m. in what might be its final meeting. It plans to issue recommendations to the Parish Council.The Jefferson Board of Zoning...
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On the Hill: Donna Brazile praises George W. Bush
Donna Brazile has good words for former GOP president Donna Brazile, who ran Al Gore's 2000 campaign for president, hasn't had much good to say about the winner of that race - Republican George W....
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