Mike Smith

Mississippi River spillways have kept Louisiana dry and safe. That may no longer be enough. The infrastructure along the Mississippi River has long protected the New Orleans area from catastrophic flooding. But a list of concerns are converging, particularly involving the Mississippi Gulf Co...

Insightful article @mikejsmith504.bsky.social on the challenges in operating flood-protection spillways along the lower Mississippi River as the climate changes. Guest link:
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What does Trump's 'big bill' have to do with Louisiana coastal protection? Here's why it could mean more money. A little-known change in offshore revenue marks a victory for Louisiana.

What does Trump's 'big bill' have to do with Louisiana coastal protection? A provision contained in the bill would increase the amount of money Louisiana receives from offshore oil and gas production www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/... via @mikejsmith504.bsky.social #lalege

Senate Bill Would Add at Least $3.3 Trillion to Debt, Budget Office Says A new analysis showing the legislation would be far more expensive than the House version could complicate its chances of final passage in that chamber, where fiscal hawks have said the cost must not grow.

Breaking News: The sprawling tax and health care bill that Senate Republicans are trying to pass would add at least $3.3 trillion to the national debt over a decade, the Congressional Budget Office estimated.

Deepwater Horizon oil disaster's effects still being revealed 15 years later along Louisiana coast April 20 marks the 15th anniversary marks the 15th anniversary of the worst spill of its kind on record. Louisiana marshes were heavily impacted.

15 years today since BP Deepwater Horizon blowout in the Gulf of Mexico, and we're back to "drill, baby, drill" with lax regulations. Meanwhile, research @lumcon.bsky.social demonstrates lasting effects on salt marshes. @mikejsmith504.bsky.social Read this free link.
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The Patriot How General Mark Milley protected the Constitution from Donald Trump

Here’s @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social’s 2023 profile of Gen. Mark Milley—after The Atlantic published this, Trump floated the idea of executing Milley.

If you want to understand why Biden preemptively pardoned Milley, read this: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

After New Year's Day terrorist attack, New Orleans tries to balance tourism and grief Less than 36 hours after Wednesday’s attack and before we knew the names of all of the victims, New Orleans reopened Bourbon Street to pedestrians.

“An attitude that ‘the show must go on’ isn’t surprising. Still, it left some New Orleanians expressing a long-standing sorrow that what’s good for the people who visit this city is always prioritized over what’s good for the people who call it home.”

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Bourbon Street assailant claimed ISIS link, but attack also fits lone wolf pattern If his ISIS links turn out to be less real than he portrayed them, he would follow in a line of attackers who have cloaked themselves in the flag of extremist groups, but who have acted independently.

"If his ISIS links turn out to be less real than he portrayed them, he would follow in a line of attackers who have cloaked themselves in the flag of extremist groups, but who have acted independently, often plagued by personal issues." Via
@mikejsmith504.bsky.social
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Willie Green doing his best coaching job yet. Tanking while not making it look too obvious. Alvin Gentry-esque in its brilliance. Go get that draft pick, Willie.

😂😂😂

Herb Jones is back

Opinion | Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Was a Calorie-Free Feast of Absurdity The exhibition fight was always meant to be an empty spectacle. But in an attention economy, substance will never compete with overhyped emptiness.

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Kamala Harris’s fears of a progressive backlash killed a plan for her to appear on Joe Rogan’s podcast, a campaign official has said, shedding light on a decision that infuriated some Democrats who are reeling after Donald Trump’s election victory. The Harris campaign and Rogan, whose audience is bigger than that of many television networks, had discussed an interview for his podcast — a move some Democrats hoped would help Harris reach young men who were gravitating towards Trump. The talks faltered because of concerns at how the interview would be perceived within the Democratic party, said Jennifer Palmieri, a senior adviser to Harris’s husband, Douglas Emhoff, during the campaign. “There was a backlash with some of our progressive staff that didn’t want her to be on it, and how there would be a backlash,” Palmieri said on Wednesday.

Mind-blowing scoop by my colleagues, this. I can't believe that you would voluntarily reveal that a campaign you were a senior member of made decisions in this way: www.ft.com/content/9292...

Tweet FROM SHAMS: Another injury blow to New Orleans: Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado is expected to miss six weeks due to a hamstring injury, sources told ESPN. New Orleans is now without Alvarado, Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Jordan Hawkins. https://t.co/8BLBGBTM3W

FROM SHAMS:

Another injury blow to New Orleans: Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado is expected to miss six weeks due to a hamstring injury, sources told ESPN.

New Orleans is now without Alvarado, Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Jordan Hawkins. https://t.co/8BLBGBTM3W