New charter shares space in Douglass building with ARISE Academy for now.
Posted inEnvironment
Flood Authority, suit against oil companies safe from political meddling — for now
Will outraged state officials scuttle a major post-Katrina reform in their effort to please the oil industry?
Posted inCharter Schools
Harney board considers costs of Common Core standards
Orientation session sought on new test standards.
Posted inCriminal Justice, Opinion
Former juvenile delinquent: There but for the grace of God—and white skin …
What if the teenager shot in a Marigny resident’s driveway were white?
Posted inCriminal Justice
All sides agree that more deputies are needed, but at what pay and how many?
Federal hearing continues to determine whether the city or sheriff needs to pay for prison reforms.
Posted inCriminal Justice
City of New Orleans asks federal appeals judges to be released from NOPD consent decree
The city claims that the Justice Department negotiated in bad faith because it didn’t disclose concurrent negotiations for the jail consent decree.
Posted inCharter Schools
Algiers charter school group facing budget deficit
Common Core costs seen as investment for Algiers Charter Schools Association.
Posted inLand Use
Live blog: RTA board holds public hearing on new ferry fares
Pedestrians would pay $2 to cross the river on the Algiers Point-Canal Street ferry. It’s free now.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Live blog: Hearing to determine cost of OPP consent decree, who should pay for it
The city, Sheriff’s Office, Southern Poverty Law Center and Department of Justice were back in federal court to hammer out how they’ll implement a consent decree to reform the jail. The hearing wrapped up Tuesday afternoon.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Hedge-Morrell’s amendment to cops’ off-duty work could benefit her sons
State law requires elected officials to recuse themselves from voting on issues that benefit an immediate family member.