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French Quarter security tax delayed over demand for hotel exemption

by Michael Isaac Stein July 12, 2021 Updated July 12, 2021

Judge orders Singleton Charter, OPSB to mediation amid school closure threat

Students and staff in limbo as officials wait out a 30-day period before the July 29 board meeting where the revocation recommendation will be heard.
by Marta Jewson July 9, 2021 Updated July 9, 2021

Cantrell administration signals support for $15 minimum wage for city workers

The city also discussed recent issues with trash collection delays.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 8, 2021 Updated July 8, 2021

Police association accuses NOPD Public Integrity Bureau of ignoring, covering up alleged misconduct by politically favored cops

PANO is asking the city’s Civil Service Commission to open an investigation into PIB.
by Nick Chrastil July 8, 2021 Updated July 8, 2021

No masks required for vaccinated NOLA Public Schools staff, students this fall

Unvaccinated staff and students must still wear masks and quarantine if necessary.
by Marta Jewson July 7, 2021 Updated July 12, 2021

Tulane School of Medicine placed on probation by accreditor amid allegations of racism, lack of diversity

Graduate medical programs at the university attracted national attention earlier this year following the suspension of Dr. Princess Dennar.
by Philip Kiefer July 6, 2021 Updated July 7, 2021

Judge’s order temporarily prevents OPSB from closing Singleton Charter

The two sides will have a hearing Thursday.
by Marta Jewson July 6, 2021 Updated July 6, 2021

Behind The Lens episode 134: ‘A strike for better wages and working conditions’

The Orleans school district moves to close Singleton Charter School. City Councilmembers vow not to take Entergy campaign donations and city employees ask for $15/hour. And Medicaid recipients should watch for renewal information as eligibility will begin again when the federal COVID-19 'public health emergency' ends.
by Carolyne Heldman July 2, 2021 Updated July 4, 2021

Council approves $15 minimum wage for city contractors, but city employees say they deserve the same

The new Living Wage Ordinance for contractors would raise the minimum to $13.25 an hour next year and $15 in 2023. Some direct city employees earn far less, and the council can’t change that on its own.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 1, 2021 Updated July 2, 2021

It’s time to lend your voice to the coastal conversation

The water isn’t going anywhere. We must all learn to live and work with it.
by Jessica Dandridge July 1, 2021 Updated July 1, 2021

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