The Mystery Of The Budget Deficit, Who’s To Blame? What’s The Cause?

We take a look at all the ummm, let’s start by calling them persons of interest. Suspect #1 Former CAO Gilbert Montaño Gilbert Montaño farted and left the room. That’s…

Bonds, Power Plays, and the Future of New Orleans: What’s Really On the Ballot

New Orleans voters face five major items on the ballot. They deal with housing, infrastructure, drainage, and the distribution of power inside City Hall. None of these proposals are symbolic.…

When Right Is Right: Jeff Landry’s SNAP Move Deserves Credit

Common Ground in an Unlikely Place I don’t often find myself agreeing with Governor Jeff Landry. Our views sit on opposite ends of Louisiana’s political spectrum. Yet, even political opposites…

Rep. Carter Statement on USDA’s SNAP Retailer Directive

PRESS CONTACT Sara Severens, (202) 819-6372 Sara.Severens@mail.house.gov Rep. Carter Statement on USDA’s SNAP Retailer Directive NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:…

The Peculiar Logic Of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill

— Liz Murrill would rather have people laid off for the holidays than let the city borrow money to make payroll. What a gal, that Liz. — Liz Murrill would…

Why Housing Advocates Say NO on Prop 1 to Protect Homes

HOUSING ADVOCATES OPPOSE PROPOSITION 1: THE ANTI–AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND New Orleans voters urged to protect the Affordable Housing Trust Fund by voting NO on Proposition 1 on November 15…