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Robideaux’s ‘mission accomplished’ optimism obscures a troubling reality
The mayor-president believes Lafayette is in its best financial position ever. His optimism overlooks flatlining property tax revenue.
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Robideaux bows out of re-election bid in sudden announcement
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VISION 2020: Let’s prove our faith in Downtown by investing in it
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Intervening in the charter suit, secretary of state looks for answers
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Suit filed to overturn ordinance fixing charter errors
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When up is down in Lafayette’s retail sector
Lafayette’s retail sales are on the rise after a string of bad years. But we still have a long way to go.
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His sentencing delayed, Pope due back in court Thursday
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Crypteaux absent, Opportunity Zones top of mind for second innovation trust meeting
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