Hard work brings homelessness in New Orleans below pre-Katrina levels
Unity of Greater New Orleans has set a huge goal for the year ahead.
Plan to create special taxing district in New Orleans dies on last day in Legislature
The final plan would have authorized special tax districts around the city, not just for the World Trade Center.
Auditor: ReNEW Schools may have broken state law governing teachers’ pensions
Teachers at some schools were assigned to the state pension system under Reed Elementary, where they didn’t work.
Landrieu, legislative allies run 11th-hour effort for new taxing district along river
If approved, city wouldn't share with other government agencies the taxes from development on some parcels.
The Net Charter High School to use grants to add special-education services
Most employees at the alternative school will get a raise.
Report: Police Department lacks policies on use of force, sexual assault reporting
We highlighted important passages in the report.
Legislature approves property tax hike for New Orleans police & fire; now heads to voters
Just when we need it most, Nola.com’s commentgate archive is in disarray
These omissions and mysteries are more than just a nuisance to Commentgate obsessives.
How to read a government contract
A companion to our new library of contracts for the city of New Orleans.
How did Louisiana manage NOT to spend $70 million raised for infrastructure work?
Louisiana risks federal penalties for having issued tax free bonds and then failing to put the money to use.
