Attorneys familiar with Louisiana law said the process may have subverted a law that requires public bodies to deliberate in public.
Posted inEnvironment
Natural river diversion at ‘Mardi Gras Pass’ gains support from political, commercial interests
Alternatives to plugging the crevasse include conduits beneath the levee or a bridge over the gap. These moves would buy time while scientists determine the pros and cons of this “free” diversion project and its potential impact on other projects planned as part of the struggle to rebuild a vanishing coast.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Priest deplores ‘shameful’ Ryan budget, lauds Landrieu for her opposition
Father Michael notes that financial inequality is at its worst level since the 1920s and prays that Congress will find the courage to attack the federal debt in a way that includes tax increases on the wealthy, not just cuts that hit middle-class and poor Americans hardest.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
CBS seeks tax credit for broadcasting ‘The Talk’ live from French Quarter during Super Bowl
CBS irked some locals by defiling Andrew Jackson’s statue with the logo of its show “The Talk” during Super Bowl week. Now it has stirred controversy by seeking a film industry tax break for those broadcasts from the French Quarter. Bottom line: the broadcaster is probably entitled to the tax break.
Posted inCharter Schools
15 finalists to interview for new Lycée Français board
Based on the list, the school will have a completely new board of directors after June 30.
Posted inCharter Schools
Rising costs have SciHigh leaders wondering whether to drop state pension plan
Based on the school’s current salaries for fiscal 2014, SciHigh could see an increase of $60,500 in retirement expenses.
Posted inCharter Schools
Six Crocker teachers invited to stay as New Orleans College Prep takes over school
They include two pre-kindergarten teachers, two first-grade teachers, one second-grade teacher and one fourth-grade teacher.
Posted inCharter Schools
Ben Franklin leaders worry about future reserves, discuss possible enrollment caps
Even though the school is expecting a surplus of $250,000 in unrestricted funds this year, the school’s reserves are below what is recommended.
Posted inCharter Schools
ReNEW administrators await word on E-rate reimbursement
Board members recently learned the charter management organization had only received $1,800 of the budgeted $755,922 as of Jan. 31.
Posted inCharter Schools
Collegiate Academies leader outlines hope for expansion of charter schools to new cities
Among the desired qualities in a new home: availability of programs like Teach for America and The New Teacher Project to staff the schools.