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Year: 2014

Oil and gas interests have no better friend in Baton Rouge than the combative Sen. Adley

Gas and oil interests have been good to Robert Adley, and as a senator, Adley has been unfailingly good to them. He insists the Flood Protection Authority lawsuit seeking damages for coastal destruction is illegal. The bills he's moving would make sure of that.
by Tyler Bridges April 3, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Budget surplus and rising test scores brighten meeting of ARISE network’s board

Kindergarteners outperform peers in Connecticut and Rhode Island on math skills assessment — a first.
by Marina Balleria April 3, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Sheriff says he credited city for $200,000 in ankle-monitoring overpayments

Gusman says city has been made whole for errors identified in report from Inspector General's Office.
by Della Hasselle April 3, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog: Committee sends new nominee to governor for east bank levee board

They renominated Tim Doody and picked Tyrone Ben for the other slot.
by Bob Marshall April 3, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Franklin High School teachers hope to unionize; some teachers cite pay concerns

The well-regarded school would become the second charter in the city to join union.
by Jessica Williams April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

InspireNOLA group to add two executive directors as it bids for third school

Both Karr and Harte can expect $500,000 surpluses as OPSB coughs up deferred tax revenues owed to the schools.
by Kelsey Foster April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Students polled on attitudes toward faculty and peers at The NET alternative high

Board seeks new members with financial and/or fundraising prowess. Budget process has been accelerated.
by Sam Nelson April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

The NET braces for new state standards to evaluate alternative high schools

by Sam Nelson April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Decision near: Local educator among finalists to head International High School

Teacher questions whether there's been time for candidates to meet the school community.
by Stephen Babcock April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Fact-checking Wednesday’s remarks from House hearing on Common Core standards

State rep complains about lack of input — but state officials were involved years ago.
by Jessica Williams April 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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