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.
The judge said he will likely give the city until mid-May to complete a required FEMA report.
A new millage, if approved by voters later this month, will raise $21 million annually for 1,000 new early childhood education seats.
The council characterizes the moves as accountability measures for underperforming departments. But the Cantrell administration says they could make things worse.
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.
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.
Only four schools reported cases or quarantines. It’s unclear whether the majority of city public schools submitted reports.
The city was ordered to submit documents proving that FEMA requires additional public engagement prior to construction of the jail facility. A federal judge said the documents produced “simply do not support that contention.”
EMS unaware of any merger plans prior to remarks from mayor, spokesman says.
The selection of Wellpath for the multimillion-dollar contract came in spite of criticism from incoming Sheriff Susan Hutson, who takes office next month. The committee vote means the Cantrell administration is now free to negotiate a final contract.
