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New Orleans rebuffs $1 billion Entergy plan for power grid | News

Entergy New Orleans waged a monthslong campaign to convince the City Council to approve up to $1 billion in grid-hardening projects by charging more to ratepayers.

Orleans parish property tax assessments to rise after school board vote

School board members said that the hike was necessary to offset what they said was a reduction in state funding and the loss of federal pandemic recovery money.

Viewpoint: Gov Edwards introduces candidate Shawn Wilson to New Orleans heavy hitters

Local Democratic elected leaders, small business owners and deep-pocketed donors eagerly lined up Monday night (March 27) to meet Shawn Wilson, who they hope will be the next governor of Louisiana. Wilson resigned earlier this month after seven years as Louisiana Secretary of Transportation and Development under Gov. John Bel Edwards to run for governor. […]

Viewpoint: Relationship between Mayor Cantrell and City Council reaches new low

This week’s drama that pitted Mayor LaToya Cantrell against City Council President Helena Moreno and the majority of council members is just another example of the deep rift between the two branches of city government. Don’t expect it to heal anytime soon. The council was quick to call out Cantrell for her handling of Housing […]

Leaders express frustration with Folgers over outstanding taxes (sponsored)

New Orleans officials are expressing frustration with Folgers Coffee Co. for refusing to pay its outstanding property taxes, which fund schools, police and a variety of critical services. Nearly two years ago, the New Orleans City Council and Orleans Parish School Board both denied Folgers’ applications for tax exemptions. Nonetheless, the company still has not […]

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