The council is rushing to finalize a map before it hits a legal deadline on March 16.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Council and Cantrell administration debate how to expand minority contracting program
The council advanced a motion instructing the administration to formalize regulations for its equitable business program, and create a mentorship program between small and large minority-owned businesses.
Posted inCoronavirus
Cases drop in NOLA Public Schools, following citywide trend
Daily case counts and test positivity rates in the city have been dropping in recent weeks as well.
Posted inOpinion
Combine storm protection with coastal fisheries expansion
Instead of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project, imagine several storm protection built across the Barataria Basin from the Mississippi River to Bayou Lafourche.
Posted inSchools
UNO: Glitch that delayed student loan refunds for nearly 3,000 students resolved
Extra character in federal awards-management system has been resolved
Posted inSchools
Enrollment decline likely to continue at NOLA Public Schools, consultant tells board
Matriculation rates indicate that if 100 students enrolled in kindergarten this year, 87 would remain in their cohort their senior year.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Council moves to lift restrictions on live outdoor music and entertainment
The vote directs the City Planning Commission to consider zoning changes that commissioners recommended more than a year ago.
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 158: ‘Even though I’ve been released, I’m still not free’
Questions about school COVID data. Entergy’s generous shareholder payments. And an interview with special guest Brandon Jackson, who was granted parole after 25 years in prison on a split-jury conviction.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Mayor Cantrell moves to reverse bans on facial recognition, predictive policing and other surveillance tech
Privacy advocates say the city would be taking a step in the wrong direction.
Posted inCriminal Justice
After George Floyd’s murder, the New Orleans City Council created a committee to hear from ‘historically marginalized communities.’ It never met.
The Jerome “Big Duck” Smith Justice System Advisory committee was tasked with advising the council on criminal justice spending and policies.