How to read a government contract
A companion to our new library of contracts for the city of New Orleans.
Year: 2014
How did Louisiana manage NOT to spend $70 million raised for infrastructure work?
Louisiana risks federal penalties for having issued tax free bonds and then failing to put the money to use.
Budget and enrollment grow as Bricolage adds first grade in its second year
A large fund balance is maintained in anticipation of a possible move to a new campus a year from now.
Public hearing slated June 12 for Singleton Charter’s proposed $5.46 million budget
Board vote on the spending plan follows five days later.
Court monitor says Gusman is behind schedule on jail reforms
His office has missed deadlines for 62 of 65 requirements outlined in court documents.
International High School of New Orleans makes a big leap in preliminary test scores
Interim school leader presented with employment offer, but will serve at the pleasure of incoming chief, Sean Wilson.
No escape if you’re late: Even small surges will flood sections of I-10 east and west
The state would like to raise the interstate or build levees to protect it, but lacks the funds.
Head of charter school association criticizes Cedric Richmond for voting against expanded charter funding
Bill would expand who could apply for federal grants to expand and improve charters.
Bill that would hide sources of lethal-injection drugs now heads to Senate floor
Lens Editor Steve Beatty said the bill would hinder accountability. A committee approved it.
