What is the American Rescue Plan Act money for New Orleans East being used for?

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans East is getting some much-needed funding for some big projects. Councilman Oliver Thomas announced...

Cantrell administration should boost transparency on $388 million in federal funds, BGR says

When the New Orleans City Council passed a massive, $262 million amendment to the 2023 budget in the waning...

BGR Analyzes City’s Use of Federal Pandemic Relief Funds

NEW ORLEANS — From the Bureau of Governmental Research: On Dec. 13, BGR released a new report that shows...

City hasn’t spent bulk of $388 million in federal COVID relief, BGR report finds

A new report from the local think tank the Bureau of Governmental Research analyzed how New Orleans has managed...

Dec. 14 Webinar Focuses on City of New Orleans’ Uses of Pandemic Relief Funds

The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) highlighted a new report on the City of New Orleans’ uses of its...

Voters give New Orleans City Council power to approve mayoral appointees

New Orleans voters on Tuesday approved an amendment to New Orleans’ home rule charter to require the mayor to...

New Orleans City Council gains power to approve mayoral appointees

New Orleans voters on Tuesday night approved a significant change to how City Hall officials are appointed, setting up...

Gambit 2022 election guide: Changes to the city charter and state constitution, judicial positions and more

One of the hottest citywide contests on the Nov. 8 ballot doesn’t feature candidates. It’s a proposed change to...

Should New Orleans City Council have a say over whom the mayor hires? It’s up to voters.

New Orleans voters will determine Nov. 8 whether to alter the balance of power at City Hall by giving...

Editorial: Our Views: Vote yes on New Orleans City Charter amendment

It’s difficult to separate the proposed New Orleans City Charter amendment from recent headlines over the City Council’s ongoing...