“I will be Entergy’s worst nightmare,” a jubilant Davante Lewis told dozens of supporters in his victory speech Saturday, December 10 at the Holy Grail Coffee House.
Category: Politics
Davante Lewis: He’s Our Man
December 10, 2022New Orleans area voters have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to usher in a greener Louisiana with the election of Davante Lewis to the Louisiana Public Service Commissioner District 3.
State Senate Panel Accuses Medical Board of Obstructing Access to Medical Marijuana
December 9, 2022The committee called on the attorney for the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) to testify regarding the board’s refusal to allow doctors to recommend medical marijuana during a telehealth visit without an in-person visit.
Cantrell Says She Is “Tired of Fighting” in State of City Address
December 8, 2022“I’ve talked a lot about fighting. Fighting to get here, fighting to take on the issues and the challenges. But you know what? I’m tired of fighting,” said Cantrell. “Right now, we’re ready to build.”
NOPD Superintendent Shaun Ferguson to Retire; Council Calls for National Search for New Chief
December 7, 2022After a rocky four-year tenure, New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Shaun Ferguson will retire at the end of the year. Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced Ferguson’s planned retirement on Tuesday, though she did not give a specific date for Ferguson to step down.
DCFS Survey Finds Low Satisfaction, Heavy Caseloads, Lack of Supervisor Support
December 6, 2022According to a new survey released by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, while most of Louisiana’s child welfare workers are passionate about their work, many of them aren’t satisfied with their jobs.
NOPB Receives $1.5 Million to Construct Industrial Park in New Orleans East
December 5, 2022The industrial park will be located on Terminal Road in New Orleans East and is expected to serve as a way for shippers to move their products between truck and rail.
AG Jeff Landry Creates Pro-Censorship Tipline
December 2, 2022On Tuesday, Attorney General Jeff Landry launched a tipline for citizens to report librarians, teachers, and other school and library personnel. According to critics, this is just another government censorship tactic aimed at silencing LGBTQ authors.
Council President Moreno Launches Initiative to Forgive New Orleanians’ Medical Debt
November 30, 2022New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno announced an initiative on Wednesday that would clear an estimated $130 million in New Orleanians’ medical debt.
Rev. Gregory Manning Endorses Davante Lewis & Brings Momentum to Campaign
November 29, 202230 year-old LSPC candidate Davante Lewis has District 3 incumbent Lambert Boissiere III by the tail. Lewis has been successfully bringing his message for clean, affordable and reliable utilities to every town and village in the 10 parish region and it’s paying off.
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