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NOLA POLITICS
/ 2 months agoThree of U.S. Rep. Troy Carter’s allies had a bad election night. What does it mean for him?
Three key members of Troy Carter’s Algiers-based political organization didn’t win their elections. What does that mean for him?
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NOLA POLITICS
/ 2 months agoThe Louisiana Legislature is back for a special session. What could it mean for redistricting?
Republican lawmakers hope a plan to push back Louisiana’s April primary elections will eventually give them a chance to draw a...
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NOLA POLITICS
/ 2 months agoNew Orleans eyesore shuttered since Katrina may finally get new life. It hinges on voters.
The long-abandoned Lindy Boggs Medical Center in Mid-City could finally be reborn — but only if voters approve a $500 million...
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NOLA POLITICS
/ 2 months agoNew Orleans city workers demand transparency as budget crunch threatens payroll
New Orleans city workers rallied outside City Hall to demand transparency just days after Mayor LaToya Cantrell’ administration warned that a...
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NOLA POLITICS
/ 2 months agoNew Orleans Mayor-elect Helena Moreno announces transition policy committees, leadership
Mayor-elect Helena Moreno’s transition announced the formation Thursday of seven policy committees and the officials that will lead them as she...
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NOLA POLITICS
/ 2 months agoFederal prosecutors seek to limit LaToya Cantrell’s contact with former bodyguard
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to bar most contact between Mayor LaToya Cantrell and her former police bodyguard.
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NOLA POLITICS
/ 2 months agoLouisiana Sen. Jay Luneau won’t run for U.S. Senate. Democrats are still seeking a candidate.
Who will step for the Democrats in next year’s U.S. Senate race?
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NOLA POLITICS
/ 2 months agoThe government shutdown could disrupt food stamps. Many in Louisiana are worried.
As the federal government shutdown drags on, concern is growing about interrupting SNAP benefits, which help pay for groceries for roughly...
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NOLA POLITICS
/ 2 months agoFormer public defenders sue Louisiana leaders, say they were ousted as retaliation
It’s the latest twist in a long-running battle between the top public defenders and Remy Starns, the state public defender.
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NOLA POLITICS
/ 2 months agoNew Orleans may not make payroll for city workers after new cash flow problems
Chief Administrative Officer Joe Threat alerted Councilmembers Joe Giarrusso and Helena Moreno that “cash-flow issues have now become even more severe...


