Bob Pavlovich

1 week ago | wwno.org | Bob Pavlovich |Alana Schreiber

It’s Thursday, and time to catch up on the week in politics with Stephanie Grace, editorial director and columnist for the Times-Picayune/The Advocate. Today we hear about the latest rift between Mayor Cantrell and the city council – this time over trash pickup in the French Quarter. Downriver from NOLA, a small Mississippi River offshoot, dubbed Neptune Pass, formed in 2020. The Army Corps of Engineers are looking at closing the opening as it presents problems for navigation.

1 week ago | wwno.org | Bob Pavlovich |Athina Morris

A flash flood watch was issued for much of south Louisiana as the region braces for multiple days of heavy rain that could cause street and flash flooding. According to the National Weather Service, rain will come in multiple rounds, starting Tuesday afternoon and continuing through Thursday. A flash flood watch will be in effect for much of the region from 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday evening. New Orleans can expect 5 to 8 inches of rain in the coming days. Baton Rouge could see up to 10.

1 week ago | wwno.org | Bob Pavlovich |Alana Schreiber

It’s Thursday and that means it’s time to catch up on politics with The Times-Picayune/The Advocate’s editorial director and columnist, Stephanie Grace. Today she tells us how changes the federal Justice Department are filtering down at local U.S. attorneys offices. The federal government is currently debating cutting more than $800 billion in Medicaid funding. This is causing major concerns for people who rely on Medicaid, specifically people with disabilities.

3 weeks ago | wwno.org | Bob Pavlovich |Matt Bloom

We’re less than six months away from the New Orleans mayoral primary. Campaign war chests are growing, but so far, only a few candidates have thrown their hat into the ring. In an opinion piece for Verite, Robert Collins, professor of urban studies and public policy, and Conrad Hilton endowed chair at Dillard University, ask, “Why is there so little interest in the job?”Host Bob Pavlovich spoke with Collins about it on Louisiana Considered. This interview was edited for length and clarity.

4 weeks ago | wwno.org | Bob Pavlovich |Alana Schreiber

It’s Thursday and that means it’s time to catch up on politics with The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate’s editorial director and columnist, Stephanie Grace. We hear about the latest clashes between Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the Civil Service Commission, and a millage to support the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. The death penalty has been a major topic in Louisiana ever since the execution of Jessie Hoffman, Jr. one month ago.