The draft is under review by Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office. It is due to the CDC this month.
Posted inEnvironment
City officials prepare for effects of Hurricane Delta
The latest projections on Tuesday afternoon showed the storm shifting West, away from New Orleans. But officials warned that the path was far from certain.
Posted inSchools
A report on special education at Bricolage Academy showed serious shortcomings, but it was never presented to the school’s board
Parents obtained a 17-page report on the school months after it was prepared and presented to administrators, and only after hiring a lawyer.
Posted inCriminal Justice
In court, city argues it can’t afford new jail building
Hearings on long-contemplated Phase III began Tuesday morning with attorneys saying the city’s budget situation is too precarious to take on millions of dollars in new expenses related to the proposed jail building.
Posted inCoronavirus
Mayor Cantrell plans to partially furlough all city employees through end of the year
“We have had better days in the city of New Orleans,” Cantrell said at a Monday press conference. “I come to you with a heavy heart.”
Posted inCriminal Justice
Sheriff’s Office deployed pepper spray in jail’s COVID-19 unit
The pepper spray discharge occurred after a fight. One detainee has since been charged for his involvement, several months after the incident.
Posted inOpinion
We do not need another jail complex
We need more community-based mental health services, not Phase III.
Posted inCriminal Justice
At tax fraud hearing, lawyers for Jason Williams and law partner claim vindictive prosecution, intimidation tactics
City Council President and candidate for DA Jason Williams is seeking to have his 11-count felony indictment tossed.
Posted inOpinion
Militias: a dangerous symptom of the right’s national romanticism
Militias are symptoms of a more profound problem: Many Americans can’t come to terms with the horrors and hypocrisy that seeded the foundations of this country.
Posted inCoronavirus
Two COVID-19 cases, 10 quarantining, as the district plans to reopen to older students
NOLA Public Schools officials said the district will remain in phase 2, despite the city’s move to “phase 3.1.”