Plessy school facing fundraising shortfall
School in its first year of operation needs $150,000.
Arrested development: Pretrial services under assault in New Orleans
"The message from those who would gouge funding for the program could not be clearer: 'We like things the way they are.' ”
Judge Julian Parker orders financial bonds for all defendants in his court
Even arrestees rated as low-risk must go to a bail bondsman or post bail themselves.
Landmarks budget down, SPCA up as City Council haggles over 2014 spending
Contending the city's incarceration rate is too high, Councilmember Gray has begun quantifying budget requests in terms of the annual cost of housing an inmate: $18,000.
ReNEW pays Recovery School District $196,000 for school meals
The federal government would've paid most of that if reimbursement deadlines had been met.
Bermuda grass is a cheap way to resist erosion — but it may not be enough
Alternatives include porous mats that hold soils in place while allowing grass to grow — at an added cost of more than $350 million. Layering the whole system with concrete is another costly option.
Financial separation of New Orleans’ civil, criminal courts must end
It's time to deal with financing of the courts while city leaders discuss Charity Hospital and a new courthouse.
Garbage in, garbage out: ‘Grand vision’ for French Market junks tradition
Does a cleaned-up French Market affirm or betray its storied past?
Morris Jeff board looking to improve communications
Board holds retreat, looks for ways to gather data from the school.
Again, 911 call center says operators are too busy answering NOPD detail calls
Also during budget hearings, council questions management of new Crescent Park.
