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APRIL 25, 2024
BGR “IN THE NEWS”
Critics urging Sen. Cloud to kill public records access bill
WWL-TV
BGR research: BGR Voices Concern About Proposed Limits on Accessing Public Records
Topics: Governance Issues
LOCAL NEWS
New Orleans leaders announce reform to code enforcement and safety and permits operations
WDSU
Topics: Regulatory Issues, New Orleans
City Park changes planning process after outcry over Grow Dat Youth Farm, new road
The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
Topics: Parks and Recreation, New Orleans
City Park Extends Master Planning Process
Biz New Orleans
Topics: Parks and Recreation, New Orleans
NOPD reassigns Jeffrey Vappie off mayor’s protection team pending new investigation
Fox 8
Topics: Ethics, Public Safety, New Orleans
Jefferson Parish voters decide this week whether to renew property tax for schools
The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
Topics: Schools, Taxes, Government Finance, Jefferson Parish
New effort launched by Jefferson Parish leaders to combat drug overdoses
WDSU
Topics: Public Health, Jefferson Parish
STATE NEWS
Jeff Landry's push to rewrite Louisiana constitution clears first hurdle
The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
Topics: Governance Issues
Louisiana lawmakers’ pet projects could create $100 million worth of ‘bad debt’
Louisiana Illuminator
Topics: Government Finance
7 members of Louisiana Supreme Court will get new districts under redistricting bill
The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
Topics: Justice System
Gov. Landry questions taxpayer’s right to know how government decisions are made
Fox 8
Topics: Governance Issues
Ray Nagin. Les Miles. Ronald Greene. How public records unveiled largest cover-ups in Louisiana.
The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
Topics: Governance Issues
Jeff Landry pushes bill that would give him more power over Louisiana board appointments
The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
Topics: Governance Issues
More Gulf wind energy projects on the way, top U.S. officials say in New Orleans
The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
Topics: Economic Development
Parents could soon have say over superintendents for K-12 supplemental courses
Louisiana Illuminator
Topics: Schools
Can Louisiana public schools handle AI in the classroom? Help is on the way.
The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
Topics: Schools
Lawmakers push for more special education accountability
Louisiana Illuminator
Topics: Schools
Louisiana House committee advances bill to loosen requirements for library directors
Gambit
Topics: Libraries
OTHER PUBLIC POLICY NEWS
Resisting the Campaign for Safer Streets
Governing
Topics: Public Safety, Infrastructure
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