Throughout her campaign for sheriff, Susan Hutson has drawn comparisons to New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams thanks to their similar backgrounds in criminal advocacy. Now she has earned his endorsement.
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Louisiana Medical Marijuana Commission to Hear Patient Testimony Thursday
November 17, 2021The Louisiana Medical Marijuana Commission will hear patient testimony during their meeting on Thursday. The Commission is hoping to hear from medical cannabis patients regarding their experiences with Louisiana’s current program, as well as their thoughts on what needs improvement.
Will Mitch Landrieu Steer Infrastructure Funding to New Orleans?
November 16, 2021Former Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s recent appointment as President Biden’s infrastructure czar is a big win for New Orleans, Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Landrieu will advise the National Economic […]
Climate Groups Protest As Biden Admin Proceeds with Massive Oil & Gas Lease Sale
November 16, 2021Members of Healthy Gulf and other climate organizations gathered in front of the Caesar’s Superdome on Monday to protest the Biden administration’s planned auction of offshore oil and gas leases set to proceed Wednesday.
Mayor Latoya Cantrell Receives Mandate for Change; Susan Hutson Forces Runoff With Gusman
November 14, 2021Change is in the air for New Orleans city government. Despite a low turnout, Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s easy victory yesterday was an indisputable sign that the majority of New Orleanians […]
What’s on the Ballot in Today’s Municipal Elections?
November 13, 2021Voters across Louisiana’s 64 parishes are headed to the polls today in what is predicted to be a low turnout election. While only the four constitutional amendments are on the […]
Statement From Save Our Soul (SOS) Coalition
November 9, 2021The Save Our Soul Coalition (S0S) wants to thank Mayor Cantrell for listening to the voices of the citizens who are united in their desire that Congo Square, the Morris […]
Sheriff Candidate Susan Hutson Racks Up Dozens More Endorsements
November 9, 2021Former Independent Police Monitor Susan Hutson was endorsed today by more than 25 criminal justice reform advocates in her race to replace long-time Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman. The group […]
Why New Orleans Needs a Non-Police Emergency Response Team Now
November 8, 2021It was chilly Saturday morning at 2:00 a.m. when my neighbor looked outside and saw a white-haired man with only one leg trying to use his walker as a wheelchair. […]
Big Easy Magazine’s November 13th Voter Guide; We Inform, You Decide
November 5, 2021Unfortunately in many of the local upcoming elections, we only have an illusion of choice. Most candidates in many races have similar platforms and masquerade as agents of change. As […]
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