| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Policing Mardi Gras: New Orleans will once again spend millions to bring in out-of-state law enforcement to help keep a lid on crime during Carnival. That spending was not without its issues, but the city says plans are in works to use last year as a template. Doug MacCash has the story. A switch, or an olive branch? When Governor-elect Jeff Landry announced 14 "transition councils" to advise him on various issues before taking office, one in particular stood out: New Orleans. Landry has a history of using the city as a political foil and has clashed with city officials. Ben Myers and James Finn have this report on what the city might expect. Mike Johnson and abortion: New House Speaker Mike Johnson has hit the ground running with early decisions that could affect aid to Ukraine and Israel, as well as infrastructure spending at home. But how will Johnson approach the issue of abortion access, which has been central to his political career? Mark Ballard has the story. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 