Bad news for Jindal: Florida, Texas rely heavily on property and biz taxes
Gov. Bobby Jindal has pointed to Florida and Texas as models for his plan to cut income taxes and rely more on sales taxes. But those states rely heavily on two taxes he dislikes: business and property taxes. Would Louisiana rely on a "one-and-a-half-legged stool"?
Crocker teachers steadfast during difficult transition, leaders say
New school at old Wheatley site could soon belong to Dibert
John Dibert Community School could soon have a new school building at the old Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School site in Treme.
John McDonogh leaders propose security guards at meetings
Parents and community members are still reeling after a chaotic and emotional charter board meeting was cut short earlier this month at John McDonogh High School.
Hynes board to discuss principal’s performance
Hynes to meet to review principal's performance.
Officials: RSD overbilled International High for meals
Wilson board members praise Cantrell, discuss fundraising
At its January monthly meeting, the Andrew Wilson Charter School board heaped praise on its former president, LaToya Cantrell, saying her leadership was instrumental in the creation and establishment of the school in the Broadmoor community.
Despite lack of quorum, board meets in executive session
Nagin’s weird ride: from showboat to search for anonymity
“Simply put, the Ray Nagin of 2013 is almost unrecognizable as the man who swept New Orleans off its feet in 2002," writes Gordon Russell.
