The city was attempting to block a subpoena issued as part of the City Council’s investigation into the abandoned ‘smart cities’ project.
Posted inEnvironment
EPA promises to review air pollutant standards in proposed deal with groups representing ‘Cancer Alley’ community
The proposed consent decree would settle a suit filed by environmental organizations and a group of residents of St. John the Baptist Parish.
Posted inEnvironment
Industry overpumping of Baton Rouge’s groundwater could pollute the supply for residents
A new bill would make it legal for regulators who oversee the Southern Hills Aquifer to also work for private companies that pump from it.
Posted inSchools
School district’s property insurance increases by 50 percent
The increase comes after several years of severe tropical weather has caused damage in the city.
Posted inSchools
Audit: Teachers in New Orleans are less likely to be certified
Certified teachers are likely to be more effective teachers, state data shows.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Second phase of civil rights trial over Angola healthcare begins
In the remedy phase, the plaintiffs will try to convince a federal judge, who has already found the prison in violation of the constitution, to force the state to take corrective measures. Attorneys for the state are arguing that officials have already fixed the problems at Angola.
Posted inEnvironment
Judge allows pre-construction activity for $400 million grain elevator in historic, majority-Black part of St. John Parish
The plaintiffs seek to stop the construction of the grain elevator, alleging that the site likely contains unmarked graves of enslaved people from nearby plantations.
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 169: ‘Greetings OPSO Family’
A tough first month for the new sheriff. Masks are back at some city school. Contempt charges possible in ‘smart cities’ probe. And an introduction to The Lens’ new environmental reporter.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Judge temporarily blocks ‘smart cities’ investigation subpoena issued to top Cantrell aide
The order is only temporary until the full hearing, which is scheduled for next week.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Cantrell sues City Council to block ‘smart cities’ subpoena
The suit comes the day after Councilwoman Helena Moreno initiated motions to hold three officials in contempt for failing to respond to subpoenas.
