New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno Issues Executive Order Blocking Local Police from Immigration Enforcement Duties
Mayor Helena Moreno of New Orleans issued an executive order prohibiting city officials from entering into 287(g) agreements with ICE, preventing local police from acting as immigration agents.
Slidell City Offices to Close for Presidents Day and Mardi Gras Festivities, Essential Services Remain Operational
Slidell city offices will close on Feb 16-17 for Presidents Day and Mardi Gras-related holidays, with essential personnel on duty and a 24-hour emergency hotline for utilities. Normal operations resume Wednesday.
Federal Judge Shreds Louisiana Law Letting Firms Skim Veterans’ Benefits
A federal judge struck down Louisiana’s 2024 PLUS Act, blocking a law that legalized paid claims consultants and capped fees. The ruling says federal VA rules and constitutional protections preempt the state statute.
Baton Rouge at the Epicenter as Louisiana Politicians Rush to Qualify for Upcoming Closed Party Primaries
Louisiana politicians rush to qualify for the May 16 Party Primary and Municipal Primary Election under a new closed primary system. The qualifying period is short, from Feb 11-13, at the State Archives in Baton Rouge.
New Orleans to Invest $6 Million in Homegrown Street Repairs, Boosting Jobs and Local Infrastructure
New Orleans Mayor Moreno and the City Council have announced a $6 million investment in city-operated street paving projects, aimed at reducing reliance on private contractors and creating local jobs.
Operation NOLA Safe Results in 175 Arrests as New Orleans Law Enforcement Ramps Up Efforts During Mardi Gras
The U.S. Attorney's Office and other federal agencies highlighted Operation NOLA Safe's success in New Orleans, which resulted in 175 arrests and confiscation of drugs and weapons.












