The council has long relied on pricey — often politically connected — private firms to do its regulatory work.
Posted inOpinion
Keep MRGO Closed. It’s Vital.
We must not forget the lessons learned from the MRGO disaster.
Posted inCoronavirus
As the testing landscape changes, ‘percent positivity’ might not mean what you think
Statewide reporting on rapid tests is spotty.
Posted inSchools
NOLA Public Schools declines to renew Crocker College Prep; 17 charters win new contracts
Crocker was one of five schools with academic results that triggered ‘comprehensive review,’ a process that was expanded during the pandemic.
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Study: OneApp’s half-mile ‘priority’ is more likely to benefit white, higher-income students
About 15 percent of high-income kindergarten applicants had the priority for a high-demand school, compared to 8.7 percent of low-income applicants.
Posted inCriminal Justice
City’s request to stop construction of Phase III jail facility should be denied, federal judge recommends
In scathing report, judge says he has “lost trust” in the city.
Posted inSchools
J.C. Romero tops OPSB incumbent Leslie Ellison in school board races
Ellison lost by 10 points after nearly winning outright in November.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Voters shoot down all three Cantrell-backed tax proposals
The French Quarter sales tax renewal, which was used to pay for Louisiana State Police patrols, was also rejected.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Jason Williams will be next Orleans Parish DA
Williams defeated Keva Landrum in Saturday’s election. He has pledged to end the policies of mass incarceration in the city.
Posted inSchools
NOLA Public Schools to present charter renewal slate Tuesday
One-third of the 18 schools up for renewal have D or F letter grades.