Between 2006 and 2011, Louisiana’s motion picture tax credit and rebate program lost an estimated cumulative total of $551,736,747 — nine percent of the state’s reported $6.13 billion loss, or roughly $1 out of every $11.
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We need a real “Lesser New Orleans” movement to combat the demons of ambition!
Apr 23
Why do the powers-that-be of New Orleans feel the need to change what is frequently referred to as “the most unique city in America” by imitating attractions of other cities?
Culture vs. enforcement: Could SB 140 change our City Administration’s priorities?
Apr 5
The passage of Senate Bill 140 will likely mean that our city’s officials will pursue more aggressive — and lucrative — fines for numerous violations. Heads up, everybody!
These birds don’t need to fly South — help keep New Orleans free of “duck boat” tours!
Mar 25
Duck boat tours are an encroaching invasive species — we need to act to prevent their unwanted and unnecessary invasion now!
CBS’ “The Talk” is first to apply for LA film tax credits for its Super Bowl broadcasts
Mar 20
Did any of the programs broadcasting from CBS’ “Super Bowl Park at Jackson Square” during Super Bowl have the unabashed gall to apply for Louisiana film tax credits? Unfortunately yes.
The greasing of the poles kicks off this weekend’s carnival festivities in the French Quarter!
Feb 8
This gallery contains 9 photos.
A venerable yet humorous Mardi Gras spectacle, the greasing of the poles at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, delights again in its 43rd year!
Sandy Hook Elementary School’s Chorus & Jennifer Hudson sing of hope in nation’s murder capital
Feb 4
At Super Bowl XLVII, Jennifer Hudson and Sandy Hook’s community reminded us that we can do great things, like curb gun violence.
Super Bowl sleight-of-hand: Jackson Square remains open, Louis Armstrong Park is closed
Jan 30
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Why is Louis Armstrong Park closed for a lengthy duration as the spotlight shines on New Orleans?
DIRECTV’s digital age blimp returns to New Orleans’ skies for Super Bowl XLVII
Jan 29
This gallery contains 16 photos.
A behind-the-scenes view of a day in the life of the blimp and its crew as it puts on the show one city at a time.
How many Mayors does it take to fix a busted streetlight?
Jan 11
This gallery contains 11 photos.
I’m sensing a recurring trend with regard to our city officials’ modus operandi… Pass the cost on to ratepayers’ bills!
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