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Lusher adds five people to its governing board, expanding to 13

Also, the school's draft $16 million budget for 2014. Lusher will dip into its substantial reserves to cover a $641,000 deficit, which LeCesne attributed to both rising costs and sinking revenues
by Robert Morris April 22, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Fiscal Hawks, Democrats working to cut one-time revenue from Jindal’s budget

They're talking about scaling back tax exemptions and cutting spending to make up about $500 million.
by Tyler Bridges April 21, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Crescent Leadership Academy fails to reach a quorum as it meets by phone

The alternative school has more special education students than it has received funding for, a school leader says.
by Joshua Johnston April 20, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Singleton students to benefit from pool and wellness center, soon to be complete

Meanwhile, the Dryades YMCA is suing Ellis Construction for water damage to the gymnasium flooring and damage to a buried chiller pipe, leaders say.
by Heather Miller April 20, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Morris Jeff prepares for move to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

The church will serve as a temporary location until the school settles at the Fisk-Howard Elementary School site at 211 South Lopez St.
by Della Hasselle April 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Convention Center officials envision iconic sculpture on former World Trade Center site

According to a document obtained by The Lens, the shuttered, 33-story World Trade Center would be demolished, and a towering sculpture and a park – meant to become a tourism icon for the city of New Orleans — would be built in its place at the foot of Canal Street.
by Tyler Bridges April 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

NFL to receive up to $800,000 in tax breaks for Super Bowl spending

A new study trumpeting the economic impact of the game doesn't mention the tax breaks.
by Jessica Williams April 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

More than 500 apply for about 85 charter school positions at Crescent City Schools

Next year, the organization will take over Paul Habans Elementary School, so most hiring efforts have been focused on Habans.
by Jessica Williams April 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Convention Center seeks approval to finance private developments in riverfront overhaul

A bill pending in the Legislature would authorize a $185 million expansion of the Convention Center, financing of a private hotel, and conversion of the World Trade Center site to a riverfront park. Mayor Mitch Landrieu envisions an attraction on par with the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
by Tyler Bridges April 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Block party! Artists imagine colorful renovation of houses relocated to Hoffman Triangle

Volunteers envision their work as “an opportunity for children to participate in the process of improving their own communities and receive art instruction in the process.”
by Karen Gadbois April 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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