Orleans Parish.
parish of Louisiana that forms a consolidated city–parish with New Orleans
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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The city of New Orleans operates within the administrative structure of Orleans Parish.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Moreno's administration hired public works employees and the Parish consolidated with New Orleans.Some support2 reports
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Helena Moreno ran in Orleans Parish on a platform promising improvements to the area.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Views on education in Orleans Parish were praised, though the charter school landscape caused disapproval.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A museum closure has occurred within the jurisdiction of Orleans Parish.Some support1 report
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Crime increase in New Orleans affects surrounding parishes, including Orleans Parish.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Flash Flood Warnings have been issued for Metairie and Kenner in Orleans Parish.Some support2 reports
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New Orleans and Orleans Parish are facing housing issues as studies examine climate impacts on health and infrastructure.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A specific local market report is being published regarding housing sales in New Orleans and Orleans Parish, tracking data influenced by mortgage rates.Some support1 report
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Jeff Landry supports a plan to reduce the number of judgeships within Orleans Parish.Some support5 reports
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Law governs judicial procedures in Orleans Parish, which is located in Louisiana.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Supreme Court upheld the law consolidating courts in Orleans Parish.Some support2 reports
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Jeff Landry acknowledges the growing tension between the state government and the city of New Orleans regarding the status and funding of Orleans Parish.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
Gone quiet
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Helena Moreno urges residents in Orleans Parish to stay home as Jefferson Parish coordinates with New Orleans public works.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Jeff Landry vetoed funds designated for various projects in Orleans Parish, impacting New Orleans initiatives.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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While in office, Orleans Criminal Court Judge John Fuller is leading a challenge against a law that was signed into office by Governor Jeff Landry. The challenge is being represented by Matthews.Some support1 report
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Liz Murrill was indicted on sixteen felony charges in Orleans Parish.Well supported13 reports
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Orleans Parish provides homestead exemption for New Orleans, which is located in Louisiana.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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What's reaching Orleans Parish
Events traced to Orleans Parish, step by step, newest first- Hurricane Katrina caused $17 billion in damage to Orleans ParishOrleans Parish suffered $17 billion in damages and massive service disruption after KatrinaAlready happening
- Property market slowdown may reduce Orleans Parish's tax baseProperty market slowdown may reduce Orleans Parish's tax base and revenue.Possible
- Amendment 6 may reduce Orleans Parish's property tax baseAmendment 6 could reduce Orleans Parish's property tax basePossible
- New medical college may boost Orleans Parish's economic activityThe new medical college may boost Orleans Parish's economic activityPossible
- New partnership may bolster Orleans Parish's public health effortsPartnership may reinforce Orleans Parish's community health infrastructurePossible
- New Orleans' strong home flip returns may boost Orleans ParishStrong home flipping returns may boost economic health in Orleans ParishLikely
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- Orleans Parish faces operational fallout from rail service cancellationsOrleans Parish must manage operational fallout from Amtrak service disruptionsLikely
- Tax appeal debate may reduce Orleans Parish's local revenueOrleans Parish's tax base could face a mild hit if tax appeals are approvedPossible
- New Orleans fee rollback may alter Orleans Parish's development landscapeOrleans Parish's regulatory environment may shift as New Orleans cuts housing development feesLikely
- Hakim family investment may boost Orleans Parish's office marketHakim family investment may boost Orleans Parish's downtown development and tax base.Possible
- Arthur's remnants cause power outages and flooding in Orleans ParishOrleans Parish dealt with power outages and brief infrastructure issues from Arthur's remnantsAlready happening
- Hurricane threat may disrupt essential services in Orleans ParishOrleans Parish may face operational disruption from Gulf Coast floodingLikely
Explainers that pass through Orleans Parish
Orleans Parish is a step on the way to someone elseAround Orleans Parish this week
News at the entities that move Orleans Parish most-
Louisiana StructuralTexas and Louisiana are opening polls today for the 2026 midterm elections.Moves Orleans Parish
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Jeff Landry StructuralJeff Landry suggested rebranding data centers on October 19, 2026.Moves Orleans Parish
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White StructuralStone and White, two individuals, are identified as farmers in Jamaica.Moves Orleans Parish
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Entergy StructuralEntergy employees volunteered and donated, while CEO Marsh and Lynn worked together on various endeavors.Moves Orleans Parish
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New Orleans StructuralA national safety study ranked cities including Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport near the bottom.Moves Orleans Parish
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supreme court Shared contextFollowing her inauguration, Kelly Ayotte made fund changes in New Hampshire that led to a legal challenge and the removal of John Broderick.Moves Orleans Parish
Connections
The 20 strongest of 143, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Louisiana Structural
Louisiana provides the legal and jurisdictional framework under which Orleans Parish operates.
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New Orleans Structural
New Orleans functions within the administrative and jurisdictional framework of Orleans Parish as a consolidated city-parish.
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Jason Williams Structural
Jason Williams serves as the District Attorney for Orleans Parish.
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John Fuller Structural
John Fuller serves as a judge within the Orleans Criminal Court, which operates under the jurisdiction of Orleans Parish.
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Calvin Johnson Structural
Orleans Parish appointed Calvin Johnson as interim clerk.
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Liz Murrill Transactional
Liz Murrill was indicted and investigated by the Orleans Parish Grand Jury regarding threats to officials.
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Helena Moreno Shared context
Helena Moreno holds an official capacity and exercises influence within the jurisdiction of Orleans Parish.
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Jeff Landry Structural
Jeff Landry's administration exerts political influence over the budget and governance structure of Orleans Parish.
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Orleans Parish School Board Structural
The operational viability of the School Board is functionally dependent on the enrollment base within the Parish, which is currently experiencing declines.
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White Structural
White was formally appointed to handle a case within the jurisdiction of Orleans Parish.
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Fuller Shared context
Fuller is involved in a lawsuit concerning judge position cuts within the jurisdiction of Orleans Parish.
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Cedric Richmond Operational
Cedric Richmond is actively applying political pressure on Orleans Parish.
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Joe Biden Shared context
A's policy views regarding the charter school landscape were cited as a factor leading to political disapproval from B.
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supreme court Shared context
The Supreme Court's legal rulings define the jurisdictional framework within which Orleans Parish operates.
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Kenner Shared context
Orleans Parish and Kenner share a geographical context and are subject to the same environmental events, such as flash flood warnings.
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Entergy Structural
Entergy provides services to Orleans Parish.
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Hoffmann-La Roche Shared context
A company representative is involved in the judicial system of Orleans Parish.
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Helena Moreno Structural
Helena Moreno serves as a city official within the jurisdiction of Orleans Parish.
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Jay Morris Shared context
Jay Morris is a politician whose professional context and political actions are situated within the governmental and political sphere of Louisiana, including Orleans Parish.
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Barack Obama Mentioned together
The relationship is based on the praise of Orleans Parish's educational advancements within the context of Barack Obama's policy views.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 eventsSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
3 events- The city of New Orleans operates within the administrative structure of Orleans Parish.
- A specific local market report is being published regarding housing sales in New Orleans and Orleans Parish, tracking data influenced by mortgage rates.
- Supreme Court upheld the law consolidating courts in Orleans Parish.
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July 2026
5 events- New Orleans and Orleans Parish are facing housing issues as studies examine climate impacts on health and infrastructure.
- Law governs judicial procedures in Orleans Parish, which is located in Louisiana.
- Jeff Landry acknowledges the growing tension between the state government and the city of New Orleans regarding the status and funding of Orleans Parish.
- While in office, Orleans Criminal Court Judge John Fuller is leading a challenge against a law that was signed into office by Governor Jeff Landry. The challenge is being represented by Matthews.
- Liz Murrill was indicted on sixteen felony charges in Orleans Parish.
June 2026
6 events- Views on education in Orleans Parish were praised, though the charter school landscape caused disapproval.
- Crime increase in New Orleans affects surrounding parishes, including Orleans Parish.
- Jeff Landry supports a plan to reduce the number of judgeships within Orleans Parish.
- Helena Moreno urges residents in Orleans Parish to stay home as Jefferson Parish coordinates with New Orleans public works.
- Jeff Landry vetoed funds designated for various projects in Orleans Parish, impacting New Orleans initiatives.
- Orleans Parish provides homestead exemption for New Orleans, which is located in Louisiana.