Moving residents from Gordon Plaza site will likely cost tens of millions of dollars. Council members hope to allocate the money in the capital budget, but that takes time.
Posted inCriminal Justice
City Planning Commission approves retrofit of jail as alternative to new Phase III facility
Council members have indicated that they will not vote to approve a zoning ordinance required to build Phase III, though a federal judge has ordered the city to move ahead with the building.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Angola prisoner suing state parole board remains locked up after appeals court throws out order for his release
A panel of judges accepted the argument that state courts are not empowered to second-guess the parole board.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Proposed millage could create 1,500 early childhood seats in New Orleans
State and federal match programs could grow the program even more.
Posted inCoronavirus
City health officials urge caution, vaccination as ‘omicron’ COVID variant found in North America
The variant has not been found locally yet but has spread to several countries in Europe and Africa and was found in Canada over the weekend.
Posted inCriminal Justice
City bidding out jail’s healthcare contract
National contractor Wellpath has served the provider since 2014.
Posted inOpinion
Will the psychedelic revolution bypass people of color?
People of color and others who lack equal access to quality healthcare will suffer the most from our nation’s archaic drug laws. We must not allow the psychedelic renaissance to pass them by.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Council budget additions could include Gordon Plaza relocation, night mayor, crime cameras and eviction defense
The council has to pass the final 2022 budget by Dec. 1.
Posted inOpinion
Why the upcoming election for sheriff matters
When it comes to the Sheriff’s Office and its biggest function — running the city’s jail — yes, the system is indeed broken. But that’s precisely why your vote matters.
Posted inCoronavirus
Weekly COVID cases slightly down, but quarantines up, at New Orleans schools
The NOLA Public Schools district reported 46 ‘active’ cases among staff and students this week, down slightly from 50 last week.