After April 1, 2017, it’s legal to rent homes in New Orleans via Airbnb, VRBO and similar services. Sites must be licensed. We’re tracking where applications have been filed and approved.
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Live blog recap: Public speaks out on efforts to turn last schools in New Orleans into charters
A decision will be made next week.
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Live blog: Parents, public weigh in on ExCEED charter applications at public hearing
The group wants to take over five public schools in New Orleans. We’ll cover the meeting live starting at 6 p.m.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Land Use
Airbnb tracker: New Orleans has approved about 470 short-term rentals
The city started approving applications earlier this week, soon after the law went into effect.
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Evaluators knock ExCEED’s application to take over New Orleans’ last five traditional schools
The organization is led by the school principals and current and former school district employees.
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Join us to discuss how climate change is altering the way Louisianians eat
Join us on April 20 to ask questions and learn more.
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State education officials are investigating an incident in which a 9-year-old was handcuffed at school
The security company said it was necessary to protect the boy; the state questions whether it was appropriate.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Land Use
City of New Orleans issues the first licenses to rent homes on Airbnb, similar services
About 1,300 applications have been received; 340 have been approved.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion, Schools
If TOPS must get cut, make sure the well-to-do — not the poor — bear the burden
I believe that poverty should never stop someone from getting smarter. Louisiana needs to sustain TOPS — the Taylor Opportunity Scholarship Program — by prioritizing funding for people who cannot afford college tuition. Yes, that may mean cutting off recipients from well-to-do families, a move that is sure to meet with resistance. But by dedicating […]
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The city’s short-term rental law has gone into effect. Here’s where people have applied for permits so far.
People who want to rent their homes through Airbnb and similar services must get a permit from the city.