Legislative Updates

  • NORD Commission's 1st Public Meeting

    Please join us at the first public meeting of the newly appointed New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) Commission. Because of your hard work on…

  • 2011 City Budget
    The 2011 City budget hearings are now in progress at the New Orleans City Council and offer the opportunity to demonstrate how funding priorities …
  • 2010 Midterm Elections

    On November 15, Congress will return for a lame duck session to resolve the 2011 federal appropriations bills, which includes funding for the 21st…

  • NORD Reform Support

    From youth that have put together a wonderful video focusing on the need for a better New Orleans Recreation Department, to local concerned citizens…

  • NORD Reform 10/2 Vote

    The NORD-CAP has put together a FAQ and ‘Fact vs Myth’ sheet about the proposed amendment that citizens will be asked to vote on…

  • NORD City Charter

    On October 2, 2010, citizens of New Orleans are being asked to consider a change in the City Charter that would create the New…

  • Proactive Advocacy Toolkit

    We are excited to launch Afterschool Partnership’s Proactive Advocacy Toolkit:

    What is Proactive Advocacy? A Manual describing Five Proactive Advocacy Strategies that are cost-effective…

  • Congratulations to Dara Lum

    Dara has been selected to the inaugural class of the Innovation in Louisiana Government Fellowship (ILGF). The Fellowship will drive a culture of leadership…