“It means he’s either not happy with us or someone’s not happy with him,” state senator says.
Posted inEnvironment
Gaps in local storm data pose problems for estimating storm surge risk to local levees
Because the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers didn’t have local data on how waves behave when they overtop levees and floodwalls in Louisiana, the agency relied on data from the Netherlands and California. Getting better local storm data would require expensive “hardened” gauges that can stand up to storm conditions.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Judges looking to get new courthouse all dressed up, but they have nowhere to go
Lacking land, Civil District Court meets with potential contractors, asks for building concepts.
Posted inCharter Schools
Lycée devises rules for public comment
Policy would allow individuals to address the board for up to three minutes regarding a specific agenda item
Posted inCharter Schools
Einstein school cheers performance score
Board fears rating may go down next year when combined with another school it took over.
Posted inEnvironment
State cuts funding to levee authority that sued oil and gas companies
Head of the state coastal agency says the $500,000 cut is simply a matter of tight government finances.
Posted inCharter Schools
NOCP schools report drop in suspensions
CEO says organization doing a better job of spotting behavioral problems early.
Posted inEvents, Inside the News Room
The Lens presents a unique event series, Breakfast with the Newsmakers
Please join us Thursday, Nov. 21 for the inaugural event with guest speaker John Barry.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
Audio: New Orleans residents offer ideas for Charity Hospital building
Responses include a mall, something other than condos and, not surprisingly, a medical facility.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Council members seek more accountability in Wisner, NOLA for Life spending
And they had plenty of questions for Code Enforcement too.