Dominion Voting Systems is back in the spotlight. After being accused numerous times of rigging the 2020 election for Joe Biden by conservative media, they are suing Fox News for […]
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New Orleans City Workers Organizing Committee Commits to Unionizing
March 24, 2021The NOCWOC has recommitted themselves to organizing into a union for New Orleans city workers. By unionizing, the group hopes to win higher wages, ensure more equitable hiring practices, and oppose the outsourcing of work historically done by city workers.
Rep. Matthew Willard Launches Effort to Cap Residential Property Assessment Increases; Moreno Writes Letter of Support
March 23, 2021Rising property tax assessments in New Orleans have been an ongoing issue for several years. Now, a new bill proposed by State Rep. Matthew Willard would cap residential property valuation increases at 10 percent a year, unless the valuation change was due to renovation or sale. This could help slow the erosion of affordable housing across New Orleans – which has been in the middle of an affordable housing crisis for several years.
City Prepares for Heavy Rain, Lifts Neutral Ground Parking Restrictions
March 22, 2021The New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is monitoring the threat of heavy rain Tuesday through Thursday this week and is encouraging residents to prepare and stay […]
A Grim Milestone: Louisiana Passes 10k COVID-19 Deaths
March 22, 2021According to the Louisiana Department of Health, more than 10,000 Louisianans have died from COVID-19. “10, 000 lives lost in one year. Any loss of life is tragic, but a […]
Report Explores Lessons Learned After One Year with COVID
March 21, 2021On March 14, 2021, Louisiana passed the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 death in the state. In honor of this milestone, The Data Center has released the first half of a new report exploring the lessons learned after one year of COVID.
State Senators Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson Will Compete in Runoff Election for LA US House Seat
March 20, 2021Tonight, state Senators Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter received the most votes out of a field of 15 candidates in Louisiana’s second congressional district race. Another reliable source, […]
AG Jeff Landry Suing Biden Administration Over Keystone Pipeline
March 19, 2021Attorney General Jeff Landry filed suit against the Biden administration to protect the construction and operation of the Keystone pipeline.
SWB: City Drainage Power Supply an “Alarming Situation”
March 17, 2021With severe weather possible this afternoon and into tonight across the New Orleans area, the head of the Sewerage & Water Board (SWBNO) is concerned about the “fragile state” of the city’s drainage system.
LA Congressional Candidate Desiree Ontiveros Discusses Pressing Issues in Interview With Big Easy Magazine
March 16, 2021Desiree Ontiveros is one of several candidates running to fill Louisiana’s 2nd congressional district seat that was recently vacated by Congressman Cedric Richmond when he accepted a role as Senior […]
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