
City Council again approves short-term rental freeze
Council also approves new crime cameras in Gentilly. Results of investigation into astroturfing at public meetings will be delayed until next month.

Lens fake subpoena suit against New Orleans DA goes before state appeals court
Appealing an earlier ruling for news outlet, Cannizzaro's office says that public records requests for so-called "DA subpoenas" were too broad. The Lens is asking for more records.
Investigation into Entergy paid actor scandal delayed by new cache of evidence
New Orleans City Council set to vote on pushing the deadline to October. Investigators say they need more time to review additional records.

College today: pricey socialist hotbed or merciless exploiter of untenured labor?
For all Trump's attacks on people who think, the big problem with college is cost.
Week in Review: Some charter schools are welcoming special-needs students. It’s expensive.

Newly unified Orleans school district hires director of charter board compliance
Charter advocates question whether the measures will step on schools’ autonomy, but community advocates say the work is necessary.

As budget season approaches, Cantrell administration offers little on traffic camera plans

City Council considers $100,000 for new crime cameras in Gentilly
The budget committee advanced a proposal to fund eight new cameras through the Gentilly Development District. The cameras would be linked to the city's surveillance hub.

Sure, nutria are wrecking our coast — but what about the devastation by two-legged mammals?
An intriguing new documentary misses the big picture.