New Orleans city council is facing challenges regarding utility rates and the use of Mississippi River water.
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Updated sep 3
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New Orleans city council is facing challenges regarding utility rates and the use of Mississippi River water.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- New Orleans City Council approved an ordinance to increase sanitation fees.Sub-event
City council in New Orleans deals with utility rate challenges tied to Mississippi River water usage.1 source
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The entities involved
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city council
legislative body that governs a city, municipality or local government area
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New Orleans
largest city of the state of Louisiana, United States
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Mississippi River
primary river of the largest drainage basin in the United States
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