The 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.
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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.
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.
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.
ADL: White Supremacist Propaganda Reached All-Time High in 2020
March 18, 2021A new report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) shows white supremacist propaganda reached an all-time high in 2020, with a total of 5,125 cases – an average of 14 incidents per day.
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 Dem Leader Appoints Disbarred Attorney to Rules & Bylaws Committee
March 16, 2021In a move that has sparked concern from many Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC) members, as well as many party members, state party leader Katie Bernhardt, has appointed a disbarred attorney and convicted felon as co-chair of the party Rules and Bylaws Committee.
Louisiana OMV Warning of Third-Party Vehicle Registration Websites
March 15, 2021Officials with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) are warning residents should avoid using third-party websites for vehicle registration services.
“He’s gonna have nightmares”: LA Troopers Bragged After Beating Black Man
March 14, 2021Four Louisiana State Police Troopers joked in a group text after beating 29-year-old Antonio Harris, according to new court filings. According to the documents, an internal investigation found Louisiana State […]
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