Saints fans wonder why America hates us
Posted inEnvironment, Government & Politics
Tough choices ahead for Louisiana’s struggling water systems
An infrastructure review graded the state’s drinking water systems at D-minus. Billions of dollars will be needed to repair and upgrade these public systems, and it’s not clear where all that money will come from. But drilling private wells simply isn’t an option for most residents.
Posted inEnvironment
Entergy power plant hits another snag with air quality permit application
Lawyers for groups opposed to the plant say the company botched an application for a state permit renewal. State agency should not grant it, they argue.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Watch Friday’s NOPD consent decree hearing
Hearing is a “comprehensive assessment” of department’s progress. The city was originally asked to broadcast it on public access but declined in a December letter to the court.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Two perspectives on New Orleans at 301: a celebration of resilience, a call for rebellion
A Tulane scholar ponders books by Jason Berry and Clyde Woods.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Council postpones votes on Entergy plant repeal, $5 million fine
Vote on plant repeal, fine over paid-actor scandal pushed to February.
Posted inInside the News Room
Week in Review: Council members to offer resolution to repeal Entergy power plant approval
Three New Orleans City Council members will introduce a resolution to “rescind and repeal” the council’s March 2018 approval of Entergy New Orleans’ proposed $211 million power plant in eastern New Orleans.
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 15: ‘Some tough decisions coming’
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.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
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.
Posted inSchools
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.