Group’s founder described plans for a community garden, farmers’ market, amphitheater and nature pavilion.
Posted inCharter Schools
State formula may provide more money to school
Lusher charter school CEO says increase could be $200 per student.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Live blog recap: Mayor Mitch Landrieu presents 2014 city budget
He’ll address the City Council at 10 a.m. to describe his spending plan for the city.
Posted inInvestigations, Land Use
Poor communication between state, city preceded demolition of house during repair
A state employee told the city that Kim James hadn’t gotten one grant, but didn’t note that she had gotten another.
Posted inCharter Schools
Enrollment on track for Bricolage Academy
New charter school also doing well with private contributions.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
City expected to see modest increase in general-fund money for next budget year
Despite 2 percent bump, city’s CAO says budget will be tight because of increasing demands.
Posted inCharter Schools
Behrman community considers site options
School could remodel, or choose one of two sites on which to rebuild.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
City reviewing disadvantaged-business status of Conley law firm
The Lens reported ties between the black-owned firm and another, raising questions about its independence.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Sheriff agrees to pay $900,000 in legal fees to civil rights group that sued prison
Still to be decided: Who pays for the consent decree — city or sheriff — and how?
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Who’s got that public record you want? Government begins to comply with new law
Rep. Chris Broadwater’s resolution makes it harder for agencies to stonewall on fulfilling records requests.