New Orleans Officials Warn ‘No Alcohol Reimbursements’ Could Cripple City’s Bribe Negotiations
The New Orleans City Council may finally cut off taxpayer-funded booze tabs, a move some say will cripple deal-making. “We might actually have to govern sober,” one official muttered.
Governor Declares ‘No Corruption Month’ to Give Politicians a Break from Bribery Investigations
BATON ROUGE, La. – In a groundbreaking move to boost morale among Louisiana’s elected officials, Governor Jeff Landry has declared April as No Corruption Month, a period during which all bribery, embezzlement, and ethics investigations will be put on hold. “We recognize that our public servants work tirelessly,” Landry stated. “It’s only fair they get […]
New Orleans Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary of Abandoned Six Flags Park by Finally Noticing It’s Still There
The rusted roller coasters of New Orleans’ abandoned Six Flags have outlasted most local roads, public transit, and political careers. The city is now considering branding it a “historic ruin.”
LSU Launches Degree in Political Corruption Studies to Prepare Future Leaders
LSU’s new Political Corruption Studies program embraces Louisiana’s rich legacy of backroom deals, offering courses like the Edwin Edwards Election Manipulation Masterclass and the William Jefferson ‘Cold Cash’ Seminar.