Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance - GNOHA

06/12/2026

Early voting gets underway tomorrow and continues through June 20th (with the exception of Sunday) for the June 27th election. The ballot incudes races for Public Service Commission District 1, BESE District 1, and U.S.
Senate.

06/09/2026

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06/05/2026

📢 BATON ROUGE: Join the Conversation That Matters!

Your voice. Your questions. Your community.

Join us for a Community Town Hall Meeting where local and state leaders will discuss issues impacting Baton Rouge and Louisiana communities.

🗓 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 United Christian Faith Ministries
9229 N. Ridgewood Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70814

Hear from elected officials and community leaders, including representatives from the Louisiana Legislature, Congress, Public Service Commission, Library Board, and Council on Aging.

Register today: bit.ly/TownHallJune9

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

"Supporters say reforestation is needed now more than ever, especially in the face of rising deaths due to extreme heat in Louisiana and an ever-present need for improved drainage as floods become more common. Green infrastructure is also seen as helping to lower energy bills, improve air quality and increase property values, according to the EPA.

Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful hopes to increase the tree canopy to 40% over the next 15 years, starting with the planting of about 1,440 trees across areas most bereft of greenery by 2031."

Jefferson Parish doesn't have enough trees.

06/04/2026

"Around 1.42 billion people live in 1,546 low-lying coastal cities globally that are experiencing underground infrastructure impacts from sea level rise, according to a 2024 research study from the University of Hawaii. What's less known is that groundwater can start causing problems decades beforehand as it interacts with buried infrastructure. The damage isn't visible from the surface, which makes it particularly insidious."

Rising Seas Corrode Cities From Below Around 1.42 billion people live in 1,546 low-lying coastal cities globally that are experiencing underground infrastructure impacts from sea level rise, according to a 2024 research study from the University of Hawaii. What's less known is that groundwater can s...

06/03/2026

Louisiana could lose 75% of its wetlands by 2070, making a managed relocation of New Orleans residents urgent as climate change transforms the coastline.

06/02/2026

"As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple said homeowners are still struggling to find affordable coverage, especially in coastal areas.

'Is there still a property insurance crisis in Louisiana?' Sabrina Wilson asked.

'Yes, we’re still in what I would call a property crisis,' Temple said. 'I still hear it from people every day that it’s still unaffordable. But we are making progress.'"

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the state remains in a property insurance crisis, but new companies and rate decreases show signs of progress.

06/02/2026

🌀 Hurricane season is here, Louisiana.

Today marks the start of hurricane season, and preparation starts before a storm is in the forecast. Take time now to make a plan with your family, gather important documents, review emergency contacts, and know where to find reliable information during severe weather.

From high winds and flooding to power outages and tornadoes, being prepared can help keep you and your loved ones safe when emergencies happen.

📲 Save this graphic, share it with your community, and visit PowerCoalition.org/HurricanePlanning for preparedness resources and emergency information.

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06/01/2026

"For years, resident leaders at Guste Homes raised concerns about infrastructure failures, delayed repairs, funding restrictions, and operational barriers. Now, as HANO moves to take over management, a new lawsuit argues that many of the very problems being cited to justify the takeover were caused by HANO's own actions and inaction. Accountability matters, and so does ensuring residents have a voice in decisions that impact their community."

The manager argues that the complex’s problems are HANO’s fault. HANO leadership says change is needed.