Public Affairs

Garbage in the Gulf of Mexico often comes from upstream. But thanks to a recent project, nearly 32 pounds of trash headed for the Gulf was collected from a Metairie canal.

As we recognize Earth Day this month, celebrate nature with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance by discovering “What the Gulf Gives” on Facebook and Instagram.

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

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce its partnership with CITGO as the most recent organization to join the Alliance’s Gulf Star Program.

Governors of all five Gulf Coast states – Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida – signed their support behind a new strategic plan put forth by the Gulf of Mexico Alliance (GOMA), and in 2022 that proposal gets underway.

An organization dedicated to supporting women and girls impacted by incarceration, Operation Restoration recently hosted “Politics at the Lunch Table: One Year Later” with District Attorney Jason Williams, Judge Nandi Campbell and Assistant District Attorney Teneé Felix.

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

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.

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My first career was teaching – a passion I have even today as a business owner. And I am touched when former students tell me what a difference I made.

With the Mississippi River at epic heights, it’s critical to examine National Flood Insurance. For the 2019 NFIP reform package, GNO, Inc.’s Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance underscores:

In the March 1980 Republican primaries, George Bush had already lost what he called his “Big Mo” to Ronald Reagan. He bounded off his campaign plane in conservative Augusta, Georgia, for another obligatory meeting with local reporters.

Weary of today’s political climate? Reclaim civil discourse through the Nancy M. Marsiglia Institute of Justice U.S. Constitution course, presented by Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and United Way of Southeast Louisiana.

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

Looking ahead to 2019 and beyond, we are thrilled about the new developments that will give visitors and locals alike even more reasons to love the Big Easy.

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

Emerge Louisiana recruits, trains and supports Democratic women who want to run for office. Emerge Louisiana launched in 2017 as the 19th state in the Emerge America network.

Did you know tourism is New Orleans’ largest industry? Hospitality and tourism employ more than 89,000 New Orleanians and generate billions of dollars annually.

Eyewitness misidentifications are the leading cause of wrongful convictions in this country. In Louisiana alone, studies reveal that 14 out of 15 exonerated cases involved eyewitness misidentification.

I would like to thank you for your support of New Orleans Catholic Schools. Last year had its challenges, but with challenges come opportunities. I am proud of how our Catholic schools responded.

The last time this many women ran for office was 1992, the “Year of the Woman.” In 2018, record numbers of women are campaigning from both parties – and winning. What took us so long?

CBS’ Steve Hartman goes On the Road with Kayla McKeon, Manager of Grassroots Advocacy for the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the first registered lobbyist with Down syndrome. Kayla lobbies U.S. Congress advocating for the passage of laws that would give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to earn fair and equal wages.

Women have been talking amongst ourselves for years about the obstacles we face in our careers. That’s a major reason the #MeToo movement has exploded. Not every woman has been sexually assaulted at work – but every woman knows how it feels to be marginalized, ignored and disrespected.

Everyone faces seasons of uncertainty. There is a real, pervasive need for help for people in times of crisis because of acute or chronic behavioral health issues. St. Tammany recognized this and created Safe Haven, a network of professional behavioral health care programs, to be the answer.

Operation Angel is reshaping the war on drugs using a community-based approach. Now, those suffering from addiction (any addiction) can walk into any law enforcement agency in St. Tammany Parish and seek help. Within minutes, they will be in the back seat of a police car on their way to a treatment facility to start their road to recovery.

What is happening at your child’s school? Property taxes going up? New restaurant coming to town? Is that nursing home safe for mom?

One thing not trending this June? “Dad bods.” June is National Men’s Health Month, and because it’s never too early to be proactive about your health, here are some ways you can take charge:

Publics worldwide overwhelmingly agree that the news media should be unbiased in their political coverage: A median of 75% across 38 countries, according to a 2018 Pew Research Center survey.

Our daughters are performing as never before and outperforming boys. But, there’s a disturbing contradiction that parents and teachers should be aware of.