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.
Posted inSchools
After Lusher renaming group met in private, board poised to appoint official committee
The board’s previous ‘renaming study group’ met privately to review name suggestions, drawing criticism from the school community.
Posted inCoronavirus
Most city schools saw declining academic performance during pandemic, state officials say
Three-quarters of New Orleans schools, and 70% of schools statewide, performed worse than in 2019, according to “simulated scores” released by the state.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Years-long dispute over jail size a key issue in race for sheriff
Incumbent Sheriff Marlin Gusman has taken credit for reducing the jail’s footprint and population. But his record shows him frequently working to increase the size of the jail.
Posted inCoronavirus
COVID-19 cases steady in schools as state lawmakers reject requiring COVID-19 vaccine for Louisiana students
Gov. John Bel Edwards is likely to override their 13-2 vote rejecting adding the shot to the list.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Expanded ‘Royal Street Patrol’ will soon launch to deter ‘aggressive panhandling, inebriants, and illegal sales’
Advocacy group worries that the patrols will be used to harass street performers.
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 151: ‘The authority to grant or deny parole’
The 2022 city budget passes. A newly proposed tax could expand early childhood education. And Angola prisoner Bobby Sneed is once again denied freedom.
Posted inSchools
Plan to ‘right-size’ school district could include charter consolidations, closures
Decreasing enrollment, facility upkeep and financial effects of COVID-19 are all factors.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Council adopts regulations to prohibit use of Municipal Auditorium as City Hall
A proposed zoning change will ban the use of certain park spaces — including Armstrong Park — for a new City Hall.