Millions of dollars in New Orleans property owned by Folgers is missing from the tax rolls. The legislature considers two bills on prison medical services. And a proposed tax for early childhood education could be a financial boon for the NOLA Public Schools district.
The inaccurate exemptions, some of which have been active since 2019, apply to upwards of $140 million of Folgers’ property.
If voters approve the early childhood education millage on April 30, the city would collect an estimated $21 million annually to fund 1,000 new seats.
One bill would create a prison medical advisory council. The other would eliminate prisoner co-pays.
NOLA Public Schools officials announce school relocations.
The district dropped its universal masking recommendation and city officials lifted their vaccination or negative test requirement for certain businesses on Monday.
New City Council district maps. OPSB moves 'one or more' superintendent candidates forward. And a federal judge tells the city to move forward on the controversial Phase III facility.
Council members say they are trying to use the power of the purse to force Cantrell to improve city services and communication. The measures are expected to go to a final vote next month.
Supporting our city’s youth should start with listening to their perspectives, and the New Orleans Citywide Youth Survey gives us that opportunity.
City now says FEMA is causing delays.
