In a major upset, Hutson defeats 17-year incumbent Sheriff Marlin Gusman.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Voters approve renewal of library tax, but reject housing tax renewal
Housing advocates said the NHIF tax was critical for a city facing an affordability crisis.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Harris, Thomas defeat incumbents in City Council races
Green, King win two open seats. Following Saturday’s results, Moreno and Giarrusso will be the only two sitting council members to return to their seats.
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 152: Off and running
The municipal runoff is Saturday. We take a look at what’s on the ballot in New Orleans. And the state releases ‘simulated’ performance scores for Louisiana public schools.
Posted inOpinion
Vote YES for housing
On December 11, vote yes for the Neighborhood Housing Improvement Fund.
Posted inSchools
Audubon Gentilly used wrong background checks, district alleges
School conducted background checks, but it used the wrong process, according to a warning letter.
Posted inSchools
Lusher creates formal renaming committee that will meet publicly
A previous ‘renaming study group’ drew criticism for meeting privately to narrow a list of new school name suggestions.
Posted inCriminal Justice
After Louisiana Supreme Court decision, judge again orders Bobby Sneed released from prison
State must release Sneed from Angola without delay, a Baton Rouge judge ruled on Thursday.
Posted inOpinion
New Orleans is still facing a housing squeeze
Without action, renters are vulnerable to the powerful forces threatening affordability in the city: gentrification, climate change and zoning.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
High stakes in library and housing tax renewal votes on Saturday, proponents say
If voters shoot down the tax renewals, the Library would lose more than half of its annual budget, and the city would lose millions of dollars for affordable housing initiatives.
