NOLA housing authority risks $171M in payments for substandard homes
(The Center Square) - The Housing Authority of New Orleans could pay landlords more than $171 million in taxpayer-funded housing assistance over the next... Read More.
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Seabaugh, Stewart clash over escaped inmate’s prosecution
(The Center Square) - Caddo Parish District Attorney James Stewart addressed his office's handling of Tre'Veon Jackson's prosecution Friday after district attorney candidate Alan... Read More.
Applied Atomics brings revived mPower nuclear design to New Orleans
(The Center Square) − A nuclear startup seeking to revive a reactor design abandoned nearly a decade ago is establishing its headquarters in New... Read More.
Caddo nonprofit director accused of taking $37,500 in state funds
(The Center Square) - The director of a Caddo Parish nonprofit was arrested Tuesday after investigators say she spent about $37,500 intended for children's... Read More.
Shreveport plans pay raises for 400-plus workers
(The Center Square) - More than 400 Shreveport city employees could receive pay raises of between 4% and 8% under a compensation overhaul that... Read More.
Landry declares fuel emergency, waives dyed diesel rules
(The Center Square) - Louisiana farmers and timber harvesters can temporarily use dyed off-road diesel in certain highway vehicles under a state of emergency... Read More.
Seven years in, Baton Rouge plans $33M more for MoveBR management
(The Center Square) − Seven years after Baton Rouge launched its billion-dollar MoveBR transportation program, the city-parish is preparing to spend another $32.5 million... Read More.
Monroe council passes on entire agenda delaying $1M contract
(The Center Square) - A three-member majority of the Monroe City Council delayed action Tuesday on a $1.014 million historic restoration contract, $170,708 in... Read More.
Louisiana manufacturing award requires match; state share not yet set
(The Center Square) - Louisiana has secured $1.54 million in confirmed federal funding for the first year of a manufacturing technology initiative, while the... Read More.
Louisiana rainy day fund hits record high balance
(The Center Square) − Louisiana's Budget Stabilization Fund - commonly known as the "rainy day fund" - has climbed to a record nearly $1.4... Read More.
