Clancy Dubos

The recent University of New Orleans Quality of Life Survey shows that while residents are feeling increasingly positive about life in New Orleans, they're not giving Mayor LaToya Cantrell credit for the shift in their attitudes.

New Orleans voters are far less concerned about crime and far more satisfied with life in the city than in 2022 — but they continue to give Mayor LaToya Cantrell very low job ratings.

As Governor Jeff Landry tries to sell his proposed overhaul of Louisiana’s tax code, state lawmakers are waiting to get more details from the governor.

Proposition 1 would dedicate 2% of the city’s annual general revenues to affordable housing initiatives, subject to City Council oversight.

Lawmakers will convene Nov. 6 — the day after the presidential election — to take up Landry's proposed overhaul of Louisiana's personal and corporate income taxes — and other devilish details.

Other than the bitterly divisive presidential race, the Nov. 5 ballot features few contested elections in Orleans and Jefferson parishes. In fact, the hottest local item appears to be a

In this week’s Commentary, WWL Louisiana political analyst and Eric’s occasional Morning Show sparring partner Clancy DuBos pays his respects.

Gov. Jeff Landry claims his proposed tax reform plan will be revenue neutral, but skeptics say the plan could create a $742 million budget hole in less than two years.

Landry says his plan is close to revenue neutral. Critics say it would leave gaping budget holes that would reach $742 million within two years. Oddly enough, both are correct. The difference is context.

But getting a two-thirds vote to pass his proposed reforms is a delicate balance. Lawmakers have shown they're not afraid — sometimes — to cage political tigers. Landry's tax plan faces crucial tests this week and next.