Archive for November, 2009

Aggressive Ticketing Does More Harm Than Good

In response to a growing budget deficit, the city of New Orleans has stepped up its parking enforcement efforts. The city recently designated new parking spaces near the Superdome – only to post No Parking signs and ticket offenders. Mayor Ray Nagin has proposed installing more meters around the city and expanding the hours and [...]

Transportation November 29, 2009 7:38 pm 0 Comments

Gulf Oyster Industry Receives Stay of Execution, Still Needs Pardon

Many in Louisiana this week will be enjoying oysters with their turkey dinner as we give thanks for cuisine unmatched anywhere else on the planet. We can also give thanks to the vocal efforts of seafood enthusiasts and the Louisiana congressional delegation, which prevailed upon the Food and Drug Administration to rethink (for now) a [...]

Uncategorized November 25, 2009 9:52 pm 0 Comments

Landrieu’s Louisiana Purchase No Bargain for Taxpayers

Senator Mary Landrieu may have secured Louisiana a $300 million Medicaid supplement within the Senate health care bill when she voted in favor of cloture. While a provision within the bill is geared towards states currently recovering from major disasters, “when the bill is closely examined…the provision provides immense financial support for only one state: [...]

Health Care November 25, 2009 11:03 am 0 Comments

Hurricane Katrina Victims Sue Over Global Warming

The theatre of the absurd has found a new headlining act in Comer v. Murphy Oil USA. Essentially, landowners in Mississippi are suing oil and coal companies for rising sea levels and increased hurricane strength, claiming that the greenhouse gases they release is the cause. The Fifth Circuit Court in New Orleans recently overturned a [...]

Uncategorized November 23, 2009 7:21 pm 4 Comments

Watchdog Group Files Complaint Over Mysterious Landrieu Donation

The watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington has filed a complaint with the FEC over a $25,300 donation by Senator Mary Landrieu’s campaign to the U.S. Treasury. CREW executive director Melanie Sloan argues, “We all know politicians don’t give up campaign contributions – much less $25,000 – without a very good reason. [...]

Transparency November 23, 2009 7:13 pm 1 Comment
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