A French Quarter sales tax is expected to produce about $2.3 million in revenue next year, all of which will go to off-duty police patrols.
School district cites Dr. King Charter for alleged special education violations, calls for monitoring
The district will require six months of independent special education monitoring at the same time it attempts to exit its own federal monitoring.
Gusman, facing runoff election next month, encounters tough crowd at city budget hearing
Gusman’s opponent, Susan Hutson, made an appearance during the public comment period to question the sheriff about his agency’s legal spending.
School board committee selects superintendent search firm
District looks to harden its emergency response plans after Hurricane Ida review.
Weekly COVID-19 data report shows 50 ‘active’ cases connected to New Orleans schools
The NOLA Public Schools district is hosting several vaccination events over the next week for children 5 and older.
Sheriff’s race to head to runoff between Gusman and Susan Hutson
Former Independent Police Monitor has cast herself as a progressive alternative to the long-time sheriff.
Badon, Lombard going to runoff in Criminal District Court Clerk race
The two City Court clerks are vying to replace Arthur Morrell, who is retiring after more than a decade in the post.
Morrell wins hotly contested at-large council seat
Moreno, Giarrusso easily keep their seats on the council. Others headed to a second round.
Cantrell wins second term as mayor
Incumbent mayor defeats 13 challengers, cruising to a second term without a runoff.
Cantrell admin again vows to ramp up short-term rental enforcement
On the fifth day of the City Council’s budget hearings, administration officials laid out how it planned to crack down on STR enforcement and restore trust in the Department of Safety and Permits.