“We have to be serious about stopping all types of violent crime, and that includes crimes committed by wealthy developers,” Councilwoman Kristin Palmer said.
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Nearly 70 percent of people incarcerated at the New Orleans jail are fully vaccinated, according to sheriff
The vaccination rate in the jail is now higher than the rest of the city and state.
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NOLA Public Schools expands vaccine program to 12-year-olds
In mid-May, the CDC lowered the eligibility age from 16 to 12.
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As school year wraps up, COVID-19 cases down; Supt. Lewis announces final year
Superintendent Henderson Lewis Jr. announced next school year will be his last as superintendent of the district.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Council begins process to place expiring affordable housing tax on Nov. ballot
Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s office said that renewing the tax isn’t Cantrell’s “preference,” and that she wanted to propose a new set of property taxes next year instead.
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Bricolage Academy educators vote in favor of unionization
The vote was 42-18 in favor of unionization.
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Behind The Lens episode 129: ‘The NFL does ask for a lot’
NOPD creates a list of officers with potential credibility issues. An arrest warrant for a former charter school administrator. And the Super Bowl Host Committee is now a “culture bearer.”
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Bill to give new trials to people convicted by split juries dies in committee
The bill, which would have given new trials or a shot at parole to 1,500 people in prison, was opposed by the Louisiana District Attorneys Association.
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NOPD issues warrant for former Singleton Charter CFO amid background checks investigation
The warrant accuses Catrina Reed of theft and injuring public records.
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First grant issued by new ‘culture bearer’ fund is $1.2 million to Super Bowl Host Committee
The president of the The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund said the fund already had an “agreement” with the Host Committee to make the payments, but couldn’t say whether that agreement had been formalized or was legally binding.