# Budget Battles Divide New Orleans | New Orleans News

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Podcast: [New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541)
Published: 2026-07-04T04:30:39+00:00
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Baton Rouge and New Orleans are locked in a fiery budget battle as Governor Jeff Landry vetoes major funding projects—mostly targeting New Orleans—spending millions on everything from football stadiums to health clinics and early learning centers. Critics, including Urban League leader Marc Morial, call it “politics of divide and conquer,” warning that broken fields and shuttered programs hurt real kids. The fallout’s escalating legally, with lawsuits challenging governor-backed cuts to judgeships and elected positions, even dragging in the Louisiana Supreme Court. As New Orleans reminds the state it’s still Louisiana’s economic engine, the feud raises urgent questions: who pays, and how much damage will this power struggle inflict? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ed2fac8bf62a400e

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