Craig was rated an F by the state last fall and its charter was not renewed.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Convention Center proposes agreement to end RTA hotel tax dispute, board member says
Proposal seeks to settle disagreement on transit agency’s hotel taxes, which it split with tourism agencies for years. Details on the proposed deal were not immediately available.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Civil rights lawyers in federal bail suit ask judge to hold New Orleans Magistrate Harry Cantrell in contempt of court
Lawyers say that in spite of a legal agreement, Cantrell still fails to consider defendants’ ability to pay. In a second motion, they are asking for him to stop setting cash bail altogether.
Posted inSchools
Appeals court denies Kennedy HS operator's request to be taken out of graduation scandal lawsuit
The attorney representing the students and families suing the school accused the charter network of delay tactics.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Convention Center spent $1.35 million for products made by prison labor over past decade, board member calls for living wage requirement
Board member says he will introduce a proposal for the convention center to adopt the city’s living wage ordinance, which requires contractors to pay employees at least $11.19 per hour.
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 64: 'It's a direct reaction to what was a big problem at one high school.'
NOLA Public Schools has adopts a new high school credit review program, and plans are moving ahead for the $675 million dollar hotel project at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Also – changing of the podcast guard.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Cantrell proposal would turn tourism marketing agency into grant fund for 'culture bearers'
The changes result from mayor’s ‘fair share’ infrastructure deal, merging NOTMC with New Orleans & Co.
Posted inSchools
Initial district reviews of HS student credits detail array of issues
The district adopted new high school review process in the wake of a graduation scandal at John F. Kennedy High School last spring.
Posted inEnvironment
Environmental groups say state is moving too quickly on permits for proposed Plaquemines oil terminal
A public hearing is scheduled for next month, but groups say the public lacks relevant information on environmental, coastal impacts.
Posted inLand Use
After controversial ban on live outdoor music, City Council calls for clarification and recommendations for new laws
The interpretation is ‘effectively prohibiting outdoor live entertainment,” according to the City Planning Commission.