Asbestos at the Rosenwald school building, another delay in the Entergy astroturfing investigation and a column on the unanimous jury amendment. Plus a new episode of our podcast Behind The Lens.
Government & Politics
Economists say there are reasons to doubt UNO short-term rental study
Economists who spoke to The Lens say a UNO economic impact study on short-term rentals appears to have been prepared to benefit the industry. When it comes to impact reports, that is not uncommon. UNO refused to provide the data behind the report or a larger report on tourism in New Orleans.
Schools
These schools are opening their arms to special education students. Can they afford it?
Noble Minds appeals to kids with disabilities with therapy, social-emotional classes and a no-suspensions disciplinary policy. A number of New Orleans schools have put a greater emphasis on serving all students, including those with disabilities.
Government & Politics
Behind Entergy’s $1.3 million campaign for a new power plant
We know about the scheme to pay people to show up at meetings to support a new natural gas plant in New Orleans. But that was just a fraction of more than a million dollars the utility spent to burnish Entergy’s reputation, script support and monitor opponents.
Health
Children in New Orleans may have had false lead test results
Nationwide, millions of lead tests kits were recalled since last year due to the risk of falsely low results. Children's Hospital of New Orleans used the faulty kits, possibly affecting hundreds of kids. The problem affects children whose tests showed a low or slightly elevated level.
