The recent opinion piece criticizing Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis for his remarks about Governor Jeff Landry fails to capture the essence of Lewis’s commitment to progressive values and his unwavering dedication to marginalized communities. It’s crucial to recognize that this opinion does not reflect the views of Big Easy Magazine as a whole. […]
It should come as no surprise that the Louisiana Public Service Commission removed District 3 Commissioner Davante Lewis from his position as Vice Chairman on February 19 and replaced him with District 1 Commissioner Eric Skrmetta. In a move some consider immature, Lewis, a Democrat, referred to Governor Jeff Landry as “an *a* hole” on […]
A legal battle has erupted in Louisiana politics and law as two teachers and a pastor have filed a lawsuit against state officials over a sweeping constitutional amendment set to appear on the March 29, 2025, ballot. The lawsuit alleges that the amendment, introduced during a special tax session in November 2024 and known as […]
Children’s Hospital New Orleans has unveiled plans for its inaugural Louisiana Legacy fundraising event, a celebration marking the hospital’s 70 years of providing expert pediatric care to Louisiana’s children. The event, set for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, will also pay tribute to the Manning family—notably Olivia and Archie Manning—for their significant contributions to children and […]
In recent months, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s proposal to eliminate state income taxes in favor of raising sales taxes has sparked an intense debate about the future of economic equity in the state. The rationale behind the plan is to create a tax-friendly environment for businesses and high-income earners by removing income taxes, with the […]
Though Civil District Court Judge Loria Jupiter temporarily slowed down Governor Jeff Landry’s plan to consolidate all the unhoused in one central location, New Orleanians would be foolish to think the battle is over. While the courts might insert some qualifiers, Landry will eventually get his way. Why? He is bound and determined to reshape […]
When Mayor LaToya Cantrell presents her annual 2025 budget address to the City Council on Tuesday, October 1, many New Orleanians will be looking askance at a woman in whom they have lost faith. Most disappointed could be the Black women voters who didn’t sign the recall petition because they couldn’t bear to see the […]
Louisiana has faced significant economic challenges since Governor Jeff Landry took office. The state’s economy has been on a downward trajectory, and the deteriorating insurance market under his administration has exacerbated the housing crisis, making homes unaffordable for many and threatening family stability. The growing Louisiana budget deficit adds to these concerns, highlighting the urgency […]
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