Emergency funding for public transportation is an economic necessity
Public transportation systems across the country have taken major hits during the pandemic, losing rider fares as workers stayed home.
New Orleans City Council passes curfew expansion on consent agenda
The council voted to expand the city curfew to 17-year-olds over pushback from dozens of people opposed to the measure.
Taxi regulation moved from Dept. of Safety and Permits to Dept. of Public Works
Lawyers for the city say the move doesn’t conflict with the Home Rule Charter.
Bricolage Academy board takes first look at educators’ union drive
The board met with its lawyers for an hour but did not take public comment.
City Council sets curfew expansion to pass without debate, upsetting advocates
If the proposal passes, the city’s curfew, which now applies to anyone under 17, would apply to anyone under 18.
Last year’s controversial library campaign could hurt chances of funding renewal, national expert says
Expungements delayed during pandemic due to dysfunction at Clerk’s Office, lawyer says
Arthur Morrell’s office suspended expungement filings for months during the pandemic. Even after they started back up, an attorney who specializes in helping clients seal their records says unnecessary delays remain.
Governor announces major expansion to vaccine eligibility list
Shots are now available to people 16 or older with a wide range of preexisting conditions.
Nearly 3,000 NOLA Public Schools staff vaccinated
Tulane School of Medicine administrator who alleged discrimination, retaliation turns down conditional reinstatement
The reinstatement offer came after backlash from medical school students and alumni, as well as national media attention.
