Weak grading policy prompts district review of all high school promotion plans
One high school administrator said the district told her to change school policy in what may have been an overstep.
City Council approves two Industrial Tax Exemptions for the first time under new local approval rules
The council decided the new factory was worth it, despite aspects of both applications that violate local rules.
DA's lawyer gets tough questions from judges in appeal on fake subpoena case
"Faking a subpoena is clearly improper under the law," one judge said.
State agencies postpone meeting on proposed oil terminal in Plaquemines Parish
The hearing was planned for public discussion of the proposed Plaquemines Liquids Terminal. The PLT is a massive crude oil export terminal that would be built adjacent to the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion.
Port to move newly installed mural after non-white employees take issue
Port employees told The Lens that the debate over the mural evolved into a wider conversation over how the Port leadership handles issues of race, the treatment of non-white employees and the lack of people of color in senior staff positions.
City incurring millions in costs for Hard Rock and Cybersecurity disasters, but officials hope the bulk will be reimbursed
CAO Gilbert Montaño told the Council that the city plans to get the bulk of the costs for both incidents reimbursed through their cybersecurity insurance, the Hard Rock developers’ insurance and, if necessary, through litigation with the Hard Rock developers.
Behind The Lens episode 66: A developing story
A campaign finance revelation adds to the controversy over the Hard Rock Hotel collapse; parents demand more options in charter schools for their gifted children.
Parents question selective school’s gifted program
Charter schools are not required to offer gifted services. The district’s only ability to force schools to provide gifted services is through its charter contract.
Listen up, Congress: Here’s how to support Louisiana’s working waterfronts and local seafood
Showcasing Gulf seafood and making a profitable living on the water are both becoming more and more difficult. But there may be good news on the horizon.
City Council creates special committee to examine the Hard Rock collapse
The council's decision goes against the wishes of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, who argued the council has "no role" in investigating the collapse.
