Public Affairs

The deadline to vote is coming up on Tuesday, Oct.15.

I really love going to vote in person and wear my “I Voted” sticker with pride.

New Orleans & Company Chief Marketing Officer Mark Romig was recently appointed Thailand’s Honorary Consul in Louisiana.

Sandra Day O’Connor, the trailblazing U.S. Supreme Court justice, passed away last Friday, Dec. 1, at the age of 93.

I was a devoted sports fan when I was teenager.

Garbage in the Gulf of Mexico often comes from upstream. But thanks to a recent project, nearly 32 pounds of …

As we recognize Earth Day this month, celebrate nature with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance by discovering “What the Gulf …

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is excited to announce the Gulf of Mexico Conference (GoMCon) April 25-28 in Baton Rouge, …

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce its partnership with CITGO as the most recent organization to join …

Governors of all five Gulf Coast states – Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida – signed their support behind a new …

An organization dedicated to supporting women and girls impacted by incarceration, Operation Restoration recently hosted “Politics at the Lunch Table: …

Early voting begins later this week (Oct. 16) and continues through Oct. 27 for the presidential election and other important …

You might not know the secret behind the beauty of RBG’s writing during her time as a Supreme Court Justice.

Despite COVID-19, college football is back … at least in some capacity.

Saturday, Oct.

My first career was teaching – a passion I have even today as a business owner. And I am touched …

With the Mississippi River at epic heights, it’s critical to examine National Flood Insurance. For the 2019 NFIP reform package, …

In the March 1980 Republican primaries, George Bush had already lost what he called his “Big Mo” to Ronald Reagan. …

Weary of today’s political climate? Reclaim civil discourse through the Nancy M. Marsiglia Institute of Justice U.S. Constitution course, presented …

As midterms approach, female candidates lag behind their male counterparts. A recent panel of women elected officials revealed some interesting …

Looking ahead to 2019 and beyond, we are thrilled about the new developments that will give visitors and locals alike …

HI USA will award several $2,000 travel scholarships to underserved New Orleanians, ages 18-30, to support educational or service learning …

Emerge Louisiana recruits, trains and supports Democratic women who want to run for office. Emerge Louisiana launched in 2017 as …

Did you know tourism is New Orleans’ largest industry? Hospitality and tourism employ more than 89,000 New Orleanians and generate …

Eyewitness misidentifications are the leading cause of wrongful convictions in this country. In Louisiana alone, studies reveal that 14 out …

I would like to thank you for your support of New Orleans Catholic Schools. Last year had its challenges, but …

The last time this many women ran for office was 1992, the “Year of the Woman.” In 2018, record numbers …

CBS’ Steve Hartman goes On the Road with Kayla McKeon, Manager of Grassroots Advocacy for the National Down Syndrome Society …

Women have been talking amongst ourselves for years about the obstacles we face in our careers. That’s a major reason …

Everyone faces seasons of uncertainty. There is a real, pervasive need for help for people in times of crisis because …