State coastal authority OKs two diversions, but construction unlikely for three years
Two other breaks in the levee farther downriver rejected because of lack of sediment.
Three-campus deal will keep Cohen in place, give Booker T. Washington to KIPP
KIPP expected to finance a K-8 campus elsewhere on its own, freeing money to rebuild Cohen.
Next governor must make evacuation planning the No. 1 coastal priority
The levees were reconstructed to shore up insurable property values, not to eliminate the threat to human life.
Firefighters reach another settlement with city, regarding back pay for fill-in work
Relatively small deal comes just after unrelated settlement between city and union.
Details of BP settlement show oil spill caused trillions of marine wildlife deaths
Damages to natural resources amounted to $8.3 billion of $20.8 billion agreement.
Runaway property tax valuations: What about imposing an annual cap?
Sudden unpredictable assessment leaps are hard on owners — and bad for the city.
KIPP passes measure to take on debt for construction if RSD comes through with land
KIPP New Orleans Schools is prepared to take school construction into its own hands if the Recovery School District grants them desirable land.
Mayor’s budget restores staffing citywide, anticipates council will roll taxes forward
General fund budget of $593 million for 2016 is up $60 million over this year's spending plan.
City agrees to release public database after Lens promises to protect private info
Deal keeps secure any legally protected information accidentally provided by the city.
Live blog tonight: Schools chief visits West Bank for town hall meeeting
Henderson Lewis will hold open forum tonight at 6 p.m. at Landry-Walker High School.
