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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.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 22, 2022 Updated February 22, 2022

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.
by Marta Jewson February 22, 2022 Updated February 22, 2022

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.
by John Dale "Zach" Lea February 21, 2022 Updated February 21, 2022

UNO: Glitch that delayed student loan refunds for nearly 3,000 students resolved

Extra character in federal awards-management system has been resolved
by Marta Jewson February 18, 2022 Updated February 18, 2022

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.
by Marta Jewson February 18, 2022 Updated May 26, 2022

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.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 18, 2022 Updated February 18, 2022

Behind The Lens episode 158: ‘Even though I’ve been released, I’m still not free’

Questions about school COVID data. Entergy's generous shareholder payments. And an interview with special guest Brandon Jackson, who was granted parole after 25 years in prison on a split-jury conviction.
by Carolyne Heldman February 18, 2022 Updated February 18, 2022

Mayor Cantrell moves to reverse bans on facial recognition, predictive policing and other surveillance tech

Privacy advocates say the city would be taking a step in the wrong direction.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 17, 2022 Updated June 16, 2022

After George Floyd’s murder, the New Orleans City Council created a committee to hear from ‘historically marginalized communities.’ It never met.

The Jerome “Big Duck” Smith Justice System Advisory committee was tasked with advising the council on criminal justice spending and policies.
by Nick Chrastil February 17, 2022 Updated February 17, 2022

Council rushing to draw new district map with deadline only a month away

by Michael Isaac Stein February 16, 2022 Updated February 16, 2022

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