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The Federal Program to Rebuild After Hurricane Katrina Shortchanged the Poor. New Data Proves It
For years, low-income residents of New Orleans have said the state’s Road Home program paid them less to rebuild their homes compared to wealthier residents. They were right.
With $1B at Stake, Clashes Emerge Over Highway Removal
In places like Tulsa and New Orleans, community advocates are pushing for interstates that split apart Black communities to be torn down. But public agencies are floating more modest plans as they look to tap funding from a new federal program.
New Orleans Leans Into Data to Reduce Over Incarceration
A $474K grant will provide the city with data and analytic assistance to address racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal legal system.
The 311 Lifeline: How Governments Enhanced Call Centers During the Pandemic
State and municipal governments established special hotlines or expanded the type of services residents could access through 311 call centers during the pandemic.
These Cities Raised Wages for Municipal Workers to $15 an Hour
To attract and keep employees in a tight labor market, some local governments are bumping up hourly pay.
Biden Names Intergovernmental Affairs Chief
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | New Orleans nixes Mardi Gras parades due to Covid … Mississippi governor calls for axing state’s income tax … Leaders in both parties urge against out-of-state political supporters moving to Georgia ahead of special election.
Black Homeowners Pay More Than ‘Fair Share’ in Property Taxes
Many tax assessors still routinely saddle Black and minority residents with property tax bills that are too high given the value of their homes.
Concerts and Sporting Events Could Be Canceled Until 2021, Mayors Say
Fearing a resurgence of the novel coronavirus, a handful of mayors said they would consider banning mass gatherings until next year.
Watch New Orleans
With the country’s attention turned north, the coronavirus pandemic is exploding in Louisiana.
A City Could Wipe Away 55,000 Old Warrants
More than 44,000 people in New Orleans have warrants for traffic violations and what advocates call “crimes of poverty.” City leaders say the system needs to be overhauled.
What New Orleans Can Teach Other Cities About Reducing Homelessness
New Orleans slashed its homelessness numbers by 90% over a decade but has hit a plateau.
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