Tom Wright talks to State Health Officer Jimmy Guidry about Louisiana’s aging water systems. Michael Isaac Stein on what’s next in the Entergy saga. And Marta Jewson recounts a busy Orleans Parish School Board meeting.
How to ‘undesign’ the legacy of racism and redlining that still shapes New Orleans
City Council to act on ordinances that would incentivize affordable housing.
School board meeting: Harney staff will be paid; Ellison retains vice president seat following controversy over views on LGBT protections
Central City charter school allotted $1.2 million in budget adjustment. Ellison, who had previously been expected to be nominated for president, faced a backlash from civil rights groups over her statements on anti-discrimination policies that include LGBT protections.
Council members to offer resolution to repeal Entergy power plant approval
The council approved the controversial $211 million gas plant in a 6-1 vote last year. But three council members have concluded that an “astroturfing” scandal, uncovered by The Lens, disrupted the process. They’re offering a resolution to repeal the vote.
Harney employee pay remains a question, pending Thursday school board vote
The district is also seeking federal funds from the charter school group.
Harney students return to many familiar faces, new management
The Orleans Parish school district took over the charter school during winter break.
Week in Review: Cantrell PAC slams tourism leader over ‘unhinged’ Lens interview
The Lens’ fake subpoena records suit comes to an end. Orleans Parish takes over embattled Harney charter school. And a new episode of Behind The Lens.
Behind The Lens episode 14: ‘Unduly burdensome’
Scott Sternberg has a wrap-up of The Lens’ fake subpoena lawsuit. Charles Maldonado talks short-term rental regulations. And reporter Julie Dermansky talks about Louisiana politics and climate change.
Zooming in on ACORN’s Wade Rathke and a time before the far right owned ‘populism’
Founder is sowing seeds for an international ACORN revival.
State Supreme Court denies Orleans DA’s appeal request in fake subpoena records lawsuit
Lower courts had ordered the agency to produce fake subpoenas from a 16-month window. With the high court’s denial, those decisions stand.