In this episode, we look at Frank Shea’s career, some of its historical context, and talk with a man who watched Shea operate for over 20 years, became his political rival and developed some strong feelings about him
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Part 1: The Strange Career of Judge Frank Shea
The first in a four-part series on the life and career of Criminal District Court Judge Frank Shea.
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CPRA: It doesn’t have to be this way
“Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is missing the greatest opportunity in the state’s Coastal Zone, namely combining storm and flood protection with the expansion of renewable, fauna- and flora-based, Coastal Zone industries.”
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NOLA Public Schools prepares for potential spread of coronavirus
Administrators with NOLA Public Schools met with charter school leaders Tuesday to discuss coronavirus preparations.
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Former Coghill staff demand district take over school immediately
Teachers cite a hostile work environment, dozens of departing staff as reasons the district shouldn’t wait until summer. The president of the United Teachers of New Orleans penned a similar request.
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NOLA Public Schools to meet with charter leaders on coronavirus
Senior administrators from the NOLA Public Schools district will meet with charter school leaders Tuesday to discuss “how to plan for” potential impacts from the coronavirus in the city’s public schools.
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Behind The Lens episode 70: Change for the bus?
The Convention Center’s revenue sharing proposal for RTA, Kennedy HS seniors on track for graduation and a local look at higher education all feature on this week’s podcast.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Convention Center proposes settlement over disputed public transit dollars
The proposal would reduce the Regional Transit Authority’s payments to the tourism industry to $3 to $4 million a year, down from roughly $7 million.
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Majority of Kennedy HS seniors ‘on track’ to graduate on time, CEO says
Some seniors are still making up for required exams and classes from previous years.
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The Section G Podcast episode 1: Erin Hunter
A series on the life and career of controversial New Orleans Judge Frank Shea during the rise of mass incarceration.