Civil Service Commission abruptly changes city hiring practices without explanation
In addition to the lack of discussion on changes, members won't even confirm how they voted.
Chief public defender: Vote tomorrow for judges willing to back sentencing reform
Twenty-year sentences for non-violent, victimless crimes are both unjust and a huge waste of taxpayer dollars.
Seven of 20 teachers have resigned from Nelson Charter since school year began
The principal also parted ways with the school this month, though the New Beginnings charter network CEO would provide no details.
Politically connected company would benefit from state Amendment 3
After the Supreme Court in January struck down a New Orleans ordinance that allowed tax-collection contractors to charge a 10 percent fee on past-due bills, it called into question a similar statewide law — both written by collections contractor Archon Information Systems. The Louisiana Municipal Association is lobbying for the passage of an amendment Tuesday that would make the arrangement unambiguously legal. A subsidiary of the Municipal Association benefits financially from a deal with Archon, and the company is bankrolling the association's political-action committee and has sponsored the association's events.
Stifling science: State officials threaten medical conferees with hotel quarantine
Ignorance in Baton Rouge costs New Orleans medical conferees the insights of Ebola experts.
Simple change could add $20 to traffic tickets in New Orleans, to benefit DA
District Attorney says flick of the pen would help his office; Criminal Court projects deficit this year.
State sues Army Corps of Engineers for nearly $1 billion in MR-GO costs
State says Congress never meant for Louisiana to pay a portion of $3 billion environmental restoration.
Mayor, sheriff quietly end much-criticized per diem method for paying for prisoners
City says in January, it started paying Gusman a flat amount, though such an arrangement could run afoul of decades-old federal court order.
Shocking Bywater cover-up! A frattier, less funky Country Club bans skinny dipping
Maybe the gay-friendly Country Club needs a members-only policy for those not ashamed to bask in the all together.
Nelson Charter School principal out of her job since last week, New Beginnings confirms
The four-school charter organization has seen turnover at the top of every campus in past two years.
