The city has argued that it is already in full compliance and can no longer afford to pay the monitors.
Posted inCoronavirus
City working on COVID vaccine equity as vaccinations of white residents outpace vaccinations of Black residents
City-run initiatives are reaching more people of color, according to officials. But private vaccination sites may attract a whiter group.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Convention Center moving forward with ambitious plan to build new neighborhood on vacant riverfront land
The plan had previously been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inCoronavirus
NOLA Public Schools adopts CDC’s guidelines lowering distancing requirements
Cases among school staff, students remain low in the latest district update.
Posted inOpinion
Letter: Article gives wrong impression about city’s efforts to house the homeless
The public deserves to know that the city of New Orleans and state of Louisiana have the best record of any state or major city in using hotels to shelter the homeless during the pandemic.
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 119: ‘An opportunity to enjoy freedom’
Problems with employee background checks at some New Orleans schools. A proposed audit of Entergy New Orleans. And the city considers bringing back an ankle monitoring program.
Posted inCriminal Justice
During first month in office, DA Jason Williams dismissed over 400 cases previously accepted by Cannizzaro
The office accepted 247 cases in the same period.
Posted inSchools
OPSB supports legislation giving superintendent less power in state law
If Bouie’s bill passes with an OPSB-proposed amendment, the board would have more power. But nothing would necessarily change.
Posted inCriminal Justice
After past troubled attempts, New Orleans looks to set up new electronic monitoring system for criminal defendants
The details are still being worked out, but the city has already taken a look at one proposal.
Posted inCriminal Justice
State appeals court upholds ruling against DA’s office in fake subpoena records case
A district court judge ruled that former DA Cannizzaro is personally liable for more than $50,000 in penalties. Jason Williams’ DA’s office is responsible for the plaintiff’s attorney costs.