Major green groups keeping mum on flood authority lawsuit opposed by Jindal
The environmental groups have long blamed oil and gas interests for coastal devastation — as does the lawsuit.
Compliance! Grass grows on a once paved yard
The proposed remedy, fake grass, was as unwelcome as the original offense. The Zoning Board of Adjustment required that the owner jackhammer the cement parking pad.
Keep an eye on next week’s jobs data — state’s ‘rebirth’ hangs in the balance
An unemployment uptick could cost Gov. Jindal some of his favorite talking points.
Live blog: Mitch Landrieu holds first meeting to discuss city’s 2014 budget
Tuesday's meeting is for residents of City Council District C. It starts at 6 p.m.
Live blog: RTA approves new fares for Algiers, Chalmette ferries
In response to public input, there will be packages that include bus and streetcar access.
ReNEW’s alternative schools don’t do well in statewide evaluation
State's new, more rigorous standards pose a problem for alternative charter school.
Charter leader employs six relatives; two may violate state ethics law
The head of the Friends of King charter school system has hired six relatives, including at least two whose employment appears to violate state ethics laws that ban nepotism. Chief Executive Officer Doris Roché-Hicks employs her sister, daughter, son-in-law, grandson and great niece. She also employs her son-in-law’s brother. State law prohibits the hiring of immediate family members, though not all of these relations meet the definition of "immediate family" in the law.
Board member said he opposes Cohen-Washington merger
Recovery School District has proposed merging Cohen College Prep and Booker T. Washington High School and having the new school occupy Washington's old location.
Remembering the unforgettable: a salute to the late, very great Greg Peters
We're going to miss Peters' brand of savage — but inspiring — political satire.
Africk gives lawyers two weeks to pick firm to monitor Orleans jail consent decree
The selection process is different than the one for the NOPD consent decree monitor.
