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‘The time is now’: City Council puts pause on additional public cameras to work on comprehensive surveillance regulations

Councilman Jason Williams said he was prompted to the delay the vote and create new regulations after meeting with the local community group Eye on Surveillance
by Michael Isaac Stein March 11, 2020 Updated March 11, 2020

Schools, jail, hospitals and other agencies detail coronavirus plans

Agencies are increasing cleaning, limiting trips, and schools are preparing for the potential of prolonged closures.
by Marta Jewson March 11, 2020 Updated March 16, 2020

Individuals from three New Orleans public schools staying home as precaution after travel to countries with high coronavirus risk

The individuals traveled over Mardi Gras break, according to officials. There are no confirmed cases of the virus in the state, as of Monday morning.
by Marta Jewson March 9, 2020 Updated March 16, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 71: 'A spiritual battle'

Charters schools prepare for a potential outbreak of coronavirus. Pollution opponents link up in New Orleans. And Nick Chrastil offers background on the Section G Project.
by Tom Wright March 6, 2020 Updated March 9, 2020

OPSB member Ben Kleban to resign in June

Kleban plans to move to Washington state with his family. The board will appoint a new member until his term expires in January.
by Marta Jewson March 6, 2020 Updated March 6, 2020

The Section G Podcast episode 2: ‘Speedy is his name’

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
by Nick Chrastil March 5, 2020 Updated January 6, 2021

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.
by Nick Chrastil March 5, 2020 Updated March 11, 2020

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."
by John Dale "Zach" Lea March 5, 2020 Updated March 5, 2020

NOLA Public Schools prepares for potential spread of coronavirus

Administrators with NOLA Public Schools met with charter school leaders Tuesday to discuss coronavirus preparations.
by Marta Jewson March 3, 2020 Updated April 13, 2020

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.
by Marta Jewson March 3, 2020 Updated March 3, 2020

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