Louisiana lawmakers are moving behind-the-scenes conversations about redrawing state political maps to public hearings around the state over the next three months, to discuss the once-a-decade process that decides how people are represented in government based on U.S. census data.
Build Baton Rouge President and CEO Chris Tyson is responding to criticism from Metro Council member Chauna Banks, who says the redevelopment authority isn’t doing enough to clear title to blighted properties and return them to commerce.
The pandemic-related cancellation of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival this month means fans will have to wait a bit longer before savoring the fest’s iconic eats. But for lovers of ya-ka-mein, the Creole-influenced Chinese noodle soup and reputed hangover cure, there’s reason to celebrate.
As it has for the past three meetings, the Metro Council Wednesday deferred an item requesting a report from Build Baton Rouge President and CEO Chris Tyson on the status of the land banks the agency oversees for the city-parish.