Special prosecutor drops felony charges against Liz Murrill in New Orleans
New Orleans LA – On July 22, a special prosecutor dismissed all 16 felony counts against AG Liz Murrill after letters from Mayor Moreno and City Council on July 21.
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Morrison Road project update: DPW work under way, Summer 2027 target
New Orleans LA – DPW says the $23.6M Morrison Road (Mayo–Bullard) project is in construction, targeting Summer 2027, with two-week updates for drivers.
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New Orleans heat safety: NOFD tips for safer fans and window A/C
NOFD says fans and window A/C can cool homes, but unsafe cords and overloaded outlets can raise electrical fire risk. Here’s the checklist.
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Landry line-item veto slashes $33M+ in New Orleans projects—what’s next
Gov. Jeff Landry’s line-item vetoes in HB 312 (Act 961) cut more than $33M tied to New Orleans—$16M Armstrong Park, $2M City Hall design, $1M Behrman Stadium.
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Judge lifts Landry teacher-stipend block—what New Orleans families should watch
A Baton Rouge judge lifted a temporary block on Gov. Landry’s EO 26-047 on June 29. It reduces Louisiana’s MFP by $168M for one-time $2,000/$1,000 stipends.
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Boil water advisory lifted for New Orleans East: what residents should do next
SWBNO canceled a precautionary boil water advisory for parts of New Orleans East, including Oak Island. Check whether your address is in the affected area list.
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Entergy outages after Sunday storms (plus a French Quarter transformer outage): what to check now
Entergy outages in New Orleans can shift as crews restore service. Residents should check Entergy’s official outage map for their exact address, report downed-line hazards immediately, and monitor NWS alerts while conditions change.
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Murrill indictment pauses after Supreme Court stay
New Orleans LA – A grand jury indictment against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is on hold after the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a stay and sent the matter back for motions.
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New Orleans opens grants for commissary kitchens and green training
New Orleans LA – The city opened two grant rounds on June 29: one for Orleans Parish commissary kitchens and one for green infrastructure workforce training providers.
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Essence Fest fills New Orleans as renewal talks continue
New Orleans LA – Essence Fest is drawing heavy crowds, hotel demand and downtown traffic over the July 4 weekend as city leaders and organizers negotiate what comes next.
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New Orleans council advances Omni hotel zoning, but tax break fight remains
New Orleans LA – Preliminary council approval on June 24 moved the proposed Omni headquarters hotel forward, but the zoning ordinance and tax incentive package still need more action.
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New Orleans could clear path for lead-pipe replacement as state law and November vote line up
New Orleans LA – Louisiana’s new law and a Nov. 3 ballot question could let SWBNO use public money to replace lead lines on private property.
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New Orleans council presses Entergy, SWBNO after Arthur outage
Councilmembers pressed Entergy and SWBNO on June 30 after Arthur briefly knocked drainage pumps offline and raised new questions.
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New Orleans East boil-water advisory lifted after main break
New Orleans LA – SWBNO canceled a one-day boil-water advisory in part of New Orleans East after a main break dropped pressure below safe levels.
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New Orleans opens aid fund as French Quarter suit advances
New Orleans opened a $200,000 fund for French Quarter businesses hit by Decatur Street work as a lawsuit seeks changes to the SWBNO project.
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New Orleans proposes $103 million Caesars cash advance for reserves
New Orleans is proposing a one-time Caesars payment that would add about $103 million to reserves before hurricane season, pending Council approval.
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New Orleans water-board oversight bill clears House, heads to Senate
HB1243 passed the Louisiana House and could expand City Council oversight of the Sewerage and Water Board, but Senate action is still pending.
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New Orleans sewerage oversight bill advances: what House Bill 573 could change for rates, billing and board control
New Orleans LA – A House committee advanced HB 573, a bill that could shift more Sewerage and Water Board oversight to the City Council if it becomes law.
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Why New Orleans still doesn’t have universal recycling after the federal grant fight
New Orleans LA – Recycling still exists, but it is still opt-in. The city now wants EPA to preserve planning and outreach funds after dropping the cart rollout.
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Hotel Tax Breaks, Recycling Grant and School Finances Lead Local Agenda
New Orleans, LA – April 3, 2026 – City leaders weigh major hotel tax breaks, recycling grant changes, and new school finance oversight.
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Port Growth, Budget Pressure and Housing Strain Shape New Orleans Outlook
New Orleans, LA – April 2, 2026 – Port expansion plans, budget tensions and a tight housing market are driving key policy debates across the city.
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Hotel Tax Breaks, Recycling Shift and Ferry Upgrades Lead Local Policy Moves
New Orleans, LA – April 1, 2026 – City leaders weigh major hotel tax breaks, recycling cuts, court changes and ferry upgrades shaping growth.