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The state has reinstated monthly bonuses to some of Gusman’s deputies, but questions remain

The state says everything is fine, but we found potential problems with 27 deputies.
by Charles Maldonado January 24, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Trumped: Finding our footing in a weirdly changed political landscape

Today we get a president-elect who can't tell the Constitution from a TV script.
by Claudia Barker January 20, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Council committee approves rental registry, though many concerns remain

Proposed ordinance would require most — but not all — rental units to be inspected once every three years.
by Charles Maldonado January 18, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

New charter organization formed as OPSB officials meet with traditional schools

The new Exceed Network has the same name that school system staffers use for five remaining schools.
by Marta Jewson January 18, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Interactive map shows flooding risk as Gulf rises and southern Louisiana continues to sink

There’s a public meeting Wednesday to discuss plans to rebuild and protect the coast.
by Bob Marshall January 18, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Study says New Orleans schools spend more on administration and less on teaching after charter transformation

“If you decentralize an entire district, there’s a loss in economies of scale,” says researcher Christian Buerger.
by Marta Jewson January 17, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Justice and Beyond: Bending passionate anger toward positive change  

Its Monday evening forums have gained a central place in black community politics.
by The Rev. William Barnwell January 13, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

New Orleans City Council eliminates bail requirements for most petty crimes

People accused of minor crimes in Municipal Court will be released automatically if they promise to appear in court.
by Injustice Watch January 12, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

ReNEW is working on a fix to keep students off a roof at its Carrollton building

They want to install a fence to prevent anyone from walking from a fire escape to the edge of the roof.
by Marta Jewson January 10, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

McKnight killing shows how Louisiana’s ‘stand your ground’ law codifies bigotry

What passes for justice in a state where the NRA writes gun laws.
by Victoria Coy January 6, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

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