Council passes resolution calling for reviews, new policies on industrial tax exemptions, but assessor may not comply
Williams is currently conducting a review using his own process, one that he admits may not catch all invalid exemptions.
RTA, Convention Center brace for potential legal battle over tens of millions in hotel taxes
New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corp. may also face legal dispute with Convention Center.
Charter group may lose Coghill school, six other charters face renewal
Seven New Orleans charter schools are up for renewal this winter as their charter contracts come to an end.
Days after reports of federal corruption probe, two city employees placed on ’emergency suspension’
The power of trees in the fight against global warming, street flooding, and more
Behind The Lens episode 48: ‘It raises questions about how the Assessor’s Office is tracking the several other industrial tax exemptions that currently exist’
The impact that industrial farms are having on local fishermen and the Gulf Dead Zone, verifying record keeping on the Industrial Tax Exemption Program, and why Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams is bringing her fair election fight to Louisiana.
Kennedy HS working to avoid repeat of 2019 graduation scandal, charter network official tells board
New Beginnings CEO Kevin George said he believes the problems discovered at Kennedy are not unique to the school. The New Orleans school district has promised a citywide audit of high school records.
New Beginnings CFO, director of student services out as Kennedy HS investigations continue
The charter school network has lost eight administrators since last spring, when widespread problems at Kennedy began to come to light.
Following scrutiny of invalid tax exemptions for two Folgers properties worth $40M, Orleans property assessor promises ‘comprehensive review’ of property tax breaks
Williams’ office automatically treats all industrial tax exemptions as valid for 10 years, but the Folgers exemptions were not renewed after their first five-year terms. The apparent oversight raises questions about record-keeping at the office.
NOLA Public Schools holding four community meetings on plans for school buildings, district properties
District officials will present plans for long-term and surplus property and take input from the public at four meetings over the next two weeks.
