Carnival and politics in 2022
The Carnival landscape of today is arguably more divided than ever before.
Cantrell’s Wisner Trust extension was illegal, had ‘no discernible public purpose or benefit,’ council argues in recent legal filing
The City Council has asked a judge to be added to an ongoing lawsuit that seeks to invalidate a 2020 agreement that some council members believe is costing the city millions of dollars.
With jury trials set to begin again in March, New Orleans criminal court prepares for huge volume of cases
Jury trials have come almost to a complete halt over the past two years, creating a massive backlog of cases.
Consultants release draft maps for new City Council districts, ask for community input
Council and Cantrell administration debate how to expand minority contracting program
The council advanced a motion instructing the administration to formalize regulations for its equitable business program, and create a mentorship program between small and large minority-owned businesses.
Cases drop in NOLA Public Schools, following citywide trend
Daily case counts and test positivity rates in the city have been dropping in recent weeks as well.
Combine storm protection with coastal fisheries expansion
Instead of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project, imagine several storm protection built across the Barataria Basin from the Mississippi River to Bayou Lafourche.
UNO: Glitch that delayed student loan refunds for nearly 3,000 students resolved
Extra character in federal awards-management system has been resolved
Enrollment decline likely to continue at NOLA Public Schools, consultant tells board
Matriculation rates indicate that if 100 students enrolled in kindergarten this year, 87 would remain in their cohort their senior year.
Council moves to lift restrictions on live outdoor music and entertainment
The vote directs the City Planning Commission to consider zoning changes that commissioners recommended more than a year ago.
