State law dictates that the money be handed over to the city
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The proposal would go before voters in the Dec. 5 election.
Public defenders call it ‘historic moment for New Orleans,’ but there are questions as to whether the ordinance is binding.
Mayor wants to rededicate library taxes to infrastructure, maintenance.
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The NOLA Public Schools district is the lead educational agency and will reimburse charter schools for eligible expenses.
Public policy professor says the councilwoman doesn’t appear to have violated any laws. But he says it doesn’t look good.