Alternative charter school is closing mid-year
The decision will leave the city without an alternative school for elementary and middle school students.
Economists say there are reasons to doubt UNO short-term rental study
Economists who spoke to The Lens say a UNO economic impact study on short-term rentals appears to have been prepared to benefit the industry. When it comes to impact reports, that is not uncommon. UNO refused to provide the data behind the report or a larger report on tourism in New Orleans.
Fourth Circuit rules Orleans DA must produce fake subpoenas
Appeals court affirms 2017 ruling in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. Cannizzaro's office has partially complied with that ruling.
911 tape: Teacher claims principal blocked her in school when she tried to quit
Police say they found no evidence of a crime, and no charges were filed. The teacher repeated the allegations in a resignation email several days after the incident.
For the first time, Orleans Parish School Board may deny industrial tax exemption request
Under an executive order, local taxing authorities like school boards can vote to keep their portion of taxes.
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Week in Review: City Planning Commission votes for tighter restrictions on short-term rentals
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A new podcast from The Lens, produced by Tom Wright. Episode 1 features interviews with reporters Marta Jewson and Michael Stein.
Planning Commission votes for tighter restrictions on short-term rentals
Commissioners voted in favor of recommendations requiring residency for licenses in residential neighborhoods, limit licenses in commercial zones. The proposal now goes to the City Council.
Harney charter employees ‘made whole’ after late retirement contributions, board chair says
The school district cited the school for late payments over three months in 2017, but it missed other payments too. Repayments for lost earnings total less than $600.
