Jefferson School Board asking voters to approve new tax for teacher raises

The Jefferson Parish public school system is asking voters to approve a new 8.45-mill property tax on the Nov. 18 ballot...

Jefferson Parish voters to decide on 8.45-mill tax hike to pay for school employee raises

It’s been a rocky few months for the Jefferson Parish School Board: Longtime member Ray St. Pierre died, parents...

Mayoral candidates discuss drainage, other S&WB issues

NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) – The unexpected July and August outraged many people in the city and revealed deficiencies...

Early voting begins Friday, continues through Nov. 10 for runoff election

Early voting begins Friday across the state for the Nov. 18 election, with the runoffs for New Orleans mayor...

Our Views: There will be other ‘rainy days’ in New Orleans; vote yes for proposed emergency fund

When Mayor Mitch Landrieu and a new City Council took office in May 2010, New Orleans was broke. The...

Crescent City Around the Neighborhoods for October 25, 2017

MEETING THE PRESS: Betsy Fischer Martin and Jonathan Martin will be the featured speakers when the Bureau of Governmental...

BGR’s 2018 Excellence in Government Awards

Do you know creative, dedicated public employees who deserve greater recognition for their accomplishments? Do you know citizens who...

New Orleans school taxes earn renewal from voters

New Orleans voters opted to renew three property taxes that fund public school employee salaries, supplies and disciplinary programs....

On The Ballot: Tax Renewal To Support Orleans Parish Schools

On Saturday at the polls, voters will decide whether to renew three millages, or local taxes, that support the...

VERIFY: How much does New Orleans really earn from traffic cameras?

NEW ORLEANS — The city’s traffic cameras became a hot-button issue after their numbers nearly doubled over the past...