The city's permit office was scrutinized after the Hard Rock Hotel collapsed during construction in 2019. Photo: Emily Kask/AFP via Getty Images
🏗️ New Orleans' Department of Safety and Permits still hasn't fixed problems it's known about for years, according to a new report from the Office of the Inspector General. The department is responsible for issuing business and alcohol licenses and permits for construction, zoning changes and short-term rentals. (Verite)
⚾️ The Savannah Bananas bring their wacky brand of baseball to the Caesars Superdome on March 14 and 15. Join the lottery for tickets before Oct. 31.
⚓️ Bollinger Shipyards in Houma scored a nearly $6B deal to build four icebreaker vessels for the U.S. Coast Guard. The Trump administration agreement, which is part of a broader push on naval improvements, could support up to 600 jobs. (The Times-Picayune 🔒)
