Greg Larose

Calls to Louisiana’s 211 information line from citizens seeking food aid have tripled since the start of February, according to Department of Children and Family Services.

Out of more than 1.48 million SNAP cases over that time, 81.1% were closed for non-financial reasons.

As much work as it took to collect the needed signatures, a recall election will be a far more difficult task in New Orleans, where even mayors under duress have still managed to coalesce enough support to stay in office.