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Contract for Landry’s temporary homeless shelter went to politically connected firm

Katie Jane Fernelius by Katie Jane Fernelius and Greg LaRose | Louisiana Illuminator January 16, 2025January 17, 2025

A funding request from the city would have helped complete its rehousing work before the Super Bowl at a significantly lower cost than the new Transitional Center. But the state denied it.

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Judge says State Police must follow city law, due process requirements to conduct homeless sweeps

Bobbi-Jeanne Misick by Bobbi-Jeanne Misick December 3, 2024December 3, 2024
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City works to get homeless residents indoors ahead of Hurricane Francine landfall

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