Landry Accuses New Orleans of Treating State as ‘ATM’ - American Press

'Emotions are fragile': New Orleans, state leaders clash over city's finances as dispute escalates

WWL political analyst Dr. Silas Lee said the increasingly public feud between Mayor Helena Moreno and Gov. Landry benefits neither side.

Gov. Jeff Landry and Mayor Helena Moreno trade barbs over money, politics and ATMs

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno continue to be at odds over the city’s cash-strapped needs

Gov. Jeff Landry accuses New Orleans of treating state 'as an ATM' after pulling $110M loan request

Gov. Jeff Landry sounded off on social media Friday following Mayor Helena Moreno's withdrawal of the city's request for a state-approved private loan. He accused New Orleans of using the state "as an ATM" to balance its budget.

New Orleans withdraws request for loan approval from state following Murrill indictment kerfuffle

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno holds a news conference to discuss the city's 2026 legislative agenda. (Photo by Robert Stewart/Verite News)The mayor of New Orleans says the city is withdrawing its request for a loan approval to maintain city services after it became clear the state intended to deny it.  The approval was slated to go before the State Bond Commission next week, which must approve most debts taken on by public entities. The loan w…

Moreno warns state could punish New Orleans

Landry accuses New Orleans of treating state as ‘ATM’ - American Press

By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square Gov. Jeff Landry escalated his dispute with New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno on Friday, accusing the city of routinely using state government as an “ATM” to cover its financial problems. Landry’s comments came one day after the two officials exchanged public letters over New Orleans’ cash flow troubles and the city’s decision to withdraw a request to borrow $110 million. “Your letter confirms what has been th…