NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The power struggle between Baton Rouge and New Orleans is playing out in court and through state budget cuts, with several New Orleans-area projects losing funding.
Even before Attorney General Liz Murrill was indicted Thursday on charges of public intimidation and malfeasance in office related to letters she sent to the New Orleans mayor, district attorney and five Orleans Parish council members, tensions between the state and city had already cost New Orleans millions in funding. The cuts prompted Urban League President and former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial to call for national groups to respond.
“Veto $30
Our editorial team includes several staff writers, each contributing their specialized knowledge to enhance the depth and breadth of our event and story coverage.