The story about Loyola University President Kevin Wildes’ controversial tenure as chairman of the Civil Service Commission would normally carry a simple disclosure that The Lens is located on the campus of Loyola University. However, that’s changing, and I believe we owe our readers a more complete explanation. The Lens and Loyola signed a Memorandum […]
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Investigations
Emails show political interference for years in Civil Service system
The former chairman of Civil Service Commission, whose job was protect rank-and-file workers from political interference, was unusually deferential to Landrieu administration’s agenda for years. In some cases, he and an administration official appeared to circumvent the state Open Meetings Law to lobby fellow commissioners.
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Orleans Parish School Board narrows superintendent search to two finalists
The board also voted to sue the state-run Recovery School District over its efforts to reopen shuttered schools.
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Two-year search may be ending for new Orleans Parish schools superintendent
After two rounds of interviews in two weeks, three candidates to be considered by board tomorrow.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
‘The night they drove Old Dixie’ … back up: reflections on Landrieu’s demise
The triumph of the Republican Party’s “Southern Strategy” can finally be called complete.
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School Board discusses suing RSD to prevent it from opening new schools
Board doesn’t think recovery district can reopen John McDonogh or Sarah T. Reed.
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Council president wants to explore changes to city pension plan
New effort would explore several options; retirees or those close not likely affected.
Posted inEnvironment
Federal judge hears same arguments that failed oil and gas industry in state court
State Supreme Court action may delay federal ruling on law that seeks to kill flood-authority suit.
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Einstein charter to get laurels, but numbers bear a closer look
Campus jumped from an F to a B in a year, but joining a successful operation skewed the numbers.
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Dr. King School becomes first RSD charter to seek return to School Board oversight
Unanimous vote reverses last month’s stand, comes after RSD chastises board over enrollment concerns.