New Orleans withdrew its request for a $125 million temporary loan, so now what?

Update: 2025-10-30

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The City of New Orleans withdrew its request for a $125 million temporary loan from the state, saying the city & the state reached an “impasse.” Instead, city leaders say they will make cuts to the budget accordingly. Paychecks, jobs, contracts, and repairs hang in the balance. New Orleans Council President JP Morrell joins Newell to share the latest of what's going on.

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