Ben Myers is a reporter based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He covers local news and politics for NOLA.com, with a focus on issues affecting the city and its residents. Ben's work has also been featured in publications such as Calhoun Times, Louder, CoinJournal, and Sun Herald.
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Ben Myers focuses on local government and politics in New Orleans, with a significant portion of his coverage dedicated to legal policy and regulation. His articles often revolve around announcements from government officials, as well as evolving stories related to city governance.
Given his focus on local government and political developments, Ben would likely be receptive to pitches from individuals or organizations involved in New Orleans politics or those directly affected by the policies being discussed. This could include experts in urban planning, taxation policies, housing regulations, or community leaders who can provide insights into the impact of these governmental changes.
Additionally, considering his emphasis on legal policy and regulation within the local context of New Orleans, he may also welcome input from legal experts specializing in municipal law or individuals familiar with specific cases mentioned in his articles.
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By: Ben Myers
of 2 Faced with a bitter dispute between two of the city's most prominent private contractors, City Council members signaled that
By: Ben Myers
Now, a dispute over the sanitation contract for the French Quarter and Downtown Development District is forcing Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration into a scramble over who will do that basic job.
By: Ben Myers
The former executive director of the agency that handles New Orleans 911 calls unilaterally executed a professional services contract and altered public documents to finance the project, which
Bayou Phoenix still plans to pay the company with scrap metal sales, despite previous objections from public officials. The group may also keep a portion of the proceeds for themselves, according to the most recent contract.
By: Ben Myers
3 min to read A Richard's Disposal truck Mayor LaToya Cantrell is seeking emergency bids for sanitation services for the French
By: Ben Myers
IV Waste's owner, Sidney Torres, confirmed his bid of $5.9 million was the lowest among four bidders and said he expects to begin service on Dec. 23. The selection follows weeks of uncertainty over who would collect garbage, clean the streets, pick up litter and perform other tasks in the city's busiest areas.
By: Sam Karlin, Ben Myers
The council's advisers have warned the deal could spike New Orleans residents' monthly gas bills by up to $12, but council members say they have put a series of conditions on the sale that would bring the estimated increase down to about $3 per month.
By: Ben Myers
A Civil District Court judge on Monday ordered the New Orleans City Council to move forward with a maximum $73 million contract with Henry Consulting
Barack Obama had recently become US president, Hilary Mantel just published Wolf Hall and Wild Beasts’ newly released Two Dancers was on repeat play when we drove through a suitably wild night to a farmhouse just outside of Haworth, West Yorkshire to meet a beast of our own.
3 min to read An IV Waste garbage truck drives down Bourbon Street before the sun comes up in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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