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City Council members vote to put new French Quarter security sales tax on April ballot despite Cantrell administration objections

The revenue would be administered by the appointed French Quarter Management District instead of the City Council, under the new proposal.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 14, 2021 Updated January 16, 2021

We must come together and eschew the roar of misinformation and dishonesty

True leadership requires honesty, even when it is not popular.
by Arnie Fielkow January 13, 2021 Updated January 13, 2021

Thousands of NOLA Public Schools students ‘chronically absent’ amid pandemic

Officials say absenteeism goes up when more students are in virtual school.
by Marta Jewson January 13, 2021 Updated January 13, 2021

New Orleans City Council committee gives preliminary approval to new bike share partnership

City Hall intends to partner with new nonprofit, Blue Krewe, to reestablish bike share program by September.
by Philip Kiefer January 13, 2021 Updated January 14, 2021

New Orleans council member asks state to overturn local assessor’s commercial tax cuts

The tax cuts were applied to nearly every commercial property in the parish, costing the city millions in property tax revenue.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 12, 2021 Updated January 14, 2021

Vaccinations begin for school nurses; New Crocker operator could be named Friday

Schools face a tricky budget year due to ongoing pandemic.
by Marta Jewson January 12, 2021 Updated January 12, 2021

Final arguments made over whether city needs to move forward with Phase III of New Orleans jail

After Magistrate recommendation, city has said it is continuing work on the facility.
by Nick Chrastil January 12, 2021 Updated January 12, 2021

NOLA Public Schools reevaluating reopening metrics after schools close amid city spike in COVID-19 cases

On Monday, the district reported the highest number of active cases in its students and staff so far this school year.
by Marta Jewson January 11, 2021 Updated January 11, 2021

Jason Williams sworn in as Orleans Parish DA, promising ‘justice that endures’

Williams says he will not use resources on low-level charges and will end the "win at all costs" culture in the DA's office.
by Nick Chrastil January 11, 2021 Updated January 12, 2021

Behind The Lens episode 110: Smooth, orderly and seamless

Cantrell ends furloughs for some employees. City schools move back to virtual. And older prisoners will soon get the vaccine.
by Carolyne Heldman January 8, 2021 Updated March 11, 2021

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