Police, DA and city surveillance system get bumps in Cantrell's budget, but public defender appropriation remains steady. Decreased camera tickets could lead to lost funding for defense.
The 2019 City Council budget hearings began with an apology.
America is getting used to Trump; he may have to get used to the rule of American law.
Constitutional Amendment 2, which repeals Louisiana's non-unanimous jury law, passed with wide support across the state.
For the second time, The Lens has joined ProPublica's Electionland, a coalition of newsrooms around the country that are covering problems that prevent eligible voters from casting their ballots during the 2018 elections.
Two councilmembers indicated that they are open to revoting on Entergy’s proposal for a new power plant in eastern New Orleans.
"If Hawthorn can get more people I will pay," Charles Rice wrote in October 2017, weeks before a utility committee meeting.
Phased-in revaluations would still allow huge jumps in tax assessments.
Once again, The Lens is partnering with ProPublica's Electionland coalition to report on long lines, registration problems and other issues that prevent eligible voters from casting a ballot. We need your help.
