Eileen Fleming

Report: Southeast Louisiana Needs United Drive For Economic Growth

Eileen Fleming — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:48:58 +0000

Allison Plyer of the Community Data Center explains what's needed for economic growth.

A study from the Greater New Orleans Community Data Center is warning that the post-Katrina money which has protected southeast Louisiana from the worst of the national recession will start winding down. Experts are advising a regional approach to economic growth.

BP Could Still Settle Civil Case

Eileen Fleming — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:47:59 +0000

Law professor says BP could still settle civil suit.

Testimony continues in week two of the BP oil spill trial in federal court. But one legal expert says the case could still reach a settlement.

BP Trial Heads Into Second Week

Eileen Fleming — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:02:31 +0000

First week of BP trial wraps up.

BP executives are gearing up for testifying at the second week of a federal trial in New Orleans over its 2010 oil spill. Officials from the oil giant have so far blamed other companies for the disaster.

USDA Local-Food Initiative Announced At Hollygrove Farm

Eileen Fleming — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:06:14 +0000

USDA announces

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is pushing a new shopping method called “food hubs” to get more local produce to market. Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan made the announcement at the Hollygrove Market and Farm in New Orleans.

Nagin's Legal Battle Begins In Federal Court

Eileen Fleming — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:35:19 +0000

The case against former Mayor Ray Nagin gets under way.

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is officially battling his federal corruption charges. He made his first appearance before a judge, and pleaded not guilty.

Senator Landrieu Backing Keystone Pipeline

Eileen Fleming — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:42:31 +0000

U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu is pushing for support of the Keystone pipeline.

U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-LA, on the Senate floor.

BP Facing Billions More In Fines Over Oil Spill

Eileen Fleming — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:22:35 +0000

Huge civil penalties looming for BP.

BP has agreed to a $4 billion settlement of a criminal case filed by the Justice Department over the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. A pending civil case could cost tens of billions of dollars more in penalties.