Public Defender Derwyn Bunton will appear at October’s Newsmakers event (video)
We'll talk about the harsh realities of publicly appointed defense attorneys at our October Newsmaker.
With new contract, state starts process of creating new standardized test for spring
Department of Education picks longtime testing company for contract valued at $3.1 million.
IG’s office defends no-bid contract to review Independent Police Monitor’s work
Attorney says use of "cooperative endeavor agreement" frees it from competitive process.
New Orleans College Prep opening Head Start program, may grow into Hoffman elementary
Something new on the menu — but it’s stomach-turning
The spate of bistro robberies sheds light on our vulnerability—and on our priorities.
City wants to move 911 operators to state agency, but officials not sure it’s possible
An attorney for the Orleans Parish Communications District said state didn't envision it being an employer.
Parents won’t get first Common Core test results until November
Date set for final decision on construction of river diversion, as research continues
State coastal authority to decide whether to begin work on controversial method for building land.
Inspector General awards no-bid contract to evaluate Independent Police Monitor
Monitor had another organization in mind and objected to IG's process.
We won’t be a truly resilient city without a Community Participation Program
A 2008 City Charter change mandated a formal structure for citizen engagement — and we still don't have one. Why?
