Vera Institute proposes additional spending on prevention, rather than arrests and prosecution, to tackle violent crime
Group says the city should use federal funds for mental health treatment, violence intervention programming.
City releases new information on ‘smart cities’ project after council subpoena
The four-page letter does not address many of the council’s questions and concerns, but it does provide more information about the plan than was previously available.
Council president subpoenas Cantrell administration over ‘smart cities’ deal
The Cantrell administration is now considering beginning the project — originally pitched as a multiyear contract — with a one-year agreement, which would not require council approval.
Court proposes ‘probationary period’ for special education oversight; SPLC objects
A federal judge denied the Southern Poverty Law Center’s request to make a formal objection.
Behind The Lens episode 164: ‘There’s no magic’
Magic Johnson pitches a 'smart cities' deal. A potential end to federal monitoring of special education in New Orleans. And a city panel decides to give much-criticized jail healthcare contractor Wellpath another chance.
Judge threatens contempt for city officials over Phase III delays
The judge said he will likely give the city until mid-May to complete a required FEMA report.
City Council approves agreement to send $1.5 m annually to NOLA Public Schools
A new millage, if approved by voters later this month, will raise $21 million annually for 1,000 new early childhood education seats.
Council freezes budgets of two struggling departments to force Mayor Cantrell to make changes
The council characterizes the moves as accountability measures for underperforming departments. But the Cantrell administration says they could make things worse.
NBA legend Magic Johnson tells City Council to back Cantrell’s ‘smart cities’ project, despite missing details
The City Council still needs to approve the multi-year contract for the contract, but so far, that contract hasn't been presented to the public or Council President Helena Moreno.
Sponsor defers bill ending medical co-pays for prisoners
After DOC objections, New Orleans legislator says she will work out a compromise, which could result in reduced, rather than eliminated, medical fees for some.
