A landmark decision from the U.S. Supreme Court in 1963 requires prosecutors to turn over all information that could help a criminal defendant. A recent case out of Louisiana closely tracks the facts in that case, defense attorneys say, adding that it’s nothing new. But prosecutors and the state justices say the withheld information would not have made a difference.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
Neighbors fight plans to turn former Sacred Heart gym into apartments
Foes cite gym’s architectural significance and traffic impact on nearby public school.
Posted inEnvironment
New surfaces absorb rain, helping property owners, drivers and environment
It’s a simple concept: The less rainwater that gets into the city’s drainage system, the easier it is on the pumping equipment. And researchers now know that keeping our water table charged helps reduce subsidence. An increasingly common way to address both is the use of surfaces that let water seep through into the ground below.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
New Beginnings charter network, Audubon appoint leaders in past week
The position at New Beginnings is for an interim CEO while the board works to fill the job permanently.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
International High, like Lusher, fights union by appealing to national labor board
Teachers last month voted seek collective bargaining, but school argues that vote shouldn’t have been allowed.
Posted inOpinion, Schools
Application jitters: Dreaming of a place in Lusher’s kindergarten
A mother obsesses about getting her boy into a high-demand charter school.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Executions in Louisiana on hold until at least January 2018
The state didn’t say exactly why it needs more time, but execution drugs are scarce nationwide.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Teachers and aides approve union at International High School
The school’s board could continue fight, as Lusher did, by appealing federal decision.
Posted inEnvironment
After flood officials ransomed their data, colleagues say protection is in place
Lake Borgne Basin Levee District leader said the incident didn’t affect gate or pump operations.
Posted inCharter Schools, Schools
Audubon search committee recommends moving interim CEO into permanent spot
Latoye Brown is the last candidate remaining after two other finalists dropped out in the past month.