Council to hire outside investigator for its probe into ‘smart cities’ contract-fixing allegations
The investigator will have 45 days to review documents, subpoena witnesses and issue a report.
BESE falls one vote shy of passing graduation waiver
LEAP testing requirements were waived in 2020 and 2021. Some argued that current seniors deserve the same break.
City walks back restrictive social media policy to settle First Amendment lawsuit filed by two city employees
Following the publication of a less restrictive policy, the plaintiffs and the city filed a joint motion to dismiss the suit on Wednesday.
House committee advances bill creating prison medical oversight panel
Amendments adopted by the committee would require prison officials on the panel and remove its power to sign off on medical director hires.
COVID cases more than double in NOLA Public Schools
More than one-third of the cases came from one high school.
Susan Hutson sworn in as sheriff
Hutson, who ran on a reform platform, defeated longtime incumbent Marlin Gusman in last year’s election.
New Orleans voters approve early childhood education tax
The tax will create 1,000 new early childhood seats and a state match could double that to 2,000.
‘I see how this looks’: Council grills top Cantrell official over ‘smart cities’ deal
The City Council passed a resolution requesting an IG investigation into potential ethical violations in the procurement process.
School Board votes to oppose state bill that would change charter school autonomy law
The meeting grew heated at times and several members of the public were asked to leave.
