Special Report: How climate pressure is reshaping insurance, infrastructure, housing, and the city’s economic future. The latest climate warnings about Louisiana landed with the kind of force that has become increasingly familiar across south Louisiana. Maps showing disappearing land spread rapidly across social media and national news coverage. Headlines warned that entire communities along the […]
Editor’s note: This article is not an endorsement and does necessarily represent the views of the editorial board. “I want to be a champion for the citizens of New Orleans and not be labeled as a politician. I am proud that people in the community refer to me as a voice for the voiceless,” said […]
The Alliance for Affordable Energy is urging interested ratepayers to sign up to participate virtually at the quarterly board meeting of MISO- the Midcontinent Independent System Operator – set for Thursday, June 12. MISO controls electric distribution in the region and ordered the May 25th outage event which left 100,000 Louisiana residents without power for […]
They say New Orleans is a city rich in culture. That it feeds the soul, and moves to its own rhythm. But what no one says loudly enough is how expensive that rhythm has become, and who’s left paying for it. In 2025, the economic picture in New Orleans is no longer just about gentrification […]
New Orleans residents have had it with the bills. Not just the rent or the groceries — but the utility costs that keep climbing with no clear end in sight. From Entergy New Orleans to the Sewerage and Water Board (SWBNO), households are paying hundreds of dollars every month just to pay Entergy bill, keep […]
According to information released by the utility, over 20,000 accounts are at risk of disconnection, prompting local advocacy groups to push the city council to take steps to extend the current moratorium.
When it comes to Entergy and the increasingly onerous rates they are currently charging the citizens of New Orleans, some say it's all about greed and the almighty dollar. Luckily, the New Orleans City Council is fighting hard to force more equity and accountability from Entergy New Orleans (ENO) while they plan for new options. […]
Much like the 1970’s English progressive rock supergroup Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Xavier University staffer Bart Everson, former state Senator J.P. Morrell and City Councilmember Kristin Palmer often sang the same tune at Wednesday night’s forum in the city council at-large division 2 race which was hosted by the Gambit. That’s not to say the […]
Support Is Strong for $15 Wage & Enforcement, Bringing Entergy in Line, and Improving Garbage Collection and Police Protection A post-Ida quality of life poll released today provides a fresh snapshot on a variety of issues including Entergy, garbage, crime, the city's recovery, the $15 minimum wage, and Mayor Cantrell's re-election prospects. The poll was […]
As over 700,000 homes in metro New Orleans sat in the dark on Thursday, New Orleans Entergy posted the following message on their website. “Something that is impacting all Entergy customers, not just those affected by the storm, is that the devastation from Hurricane Ida is causing delays in receiving and processing payments sent to Entergy via […]
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