Council advances funding plan for SWB substation over concerns from Cantrell administration
Councilwoman Moreno questioned the authenticity of Cantrell’s objections, asking whether they were simply “a delay tactic.”
Holes in NOLA Public Schools’ COVID data reporting emerge
The district reported less than half as many cases as the state did last week, and the largest charter network was incorrectly reported as having zero cases.
Brandon Jackson, convicted in split-jury verdict in Bossier Parish, to go before parole board on Friday
Jackson is one of hundreds of people still locked up more than three years after non-unanimous jury verdicts were outlawed in the state.
Entergy shareholder payments reach $1.5 billion in last two years as customer bills rise
Experts who spoke to The Lens said that the practice effectively insulates shareholders from risk, shifting it to ‘captive customers.’ But Entergy insists that the payments encourage investment, lowering borrowing costs and ultimately benefiting its customers.
District tracking 525 COVID-19 cases tied to schools
Number of reported active cases is a decrease from last week.
Following mandate going into effect, schools are working to confirm students’ vaccination status
At the city’s largest charter network, two-thirds of middle and high school students are fully vaccinated. But the rate is 36 percent for those under 12.
In trial over conditions at state prison, Tulane psychiatry chair says mental health care is ‘adequate’
Dr. John Thompson was called by the defense this week, the fourth week of a month-long trial in the class-action suit.
City Council OKs $4.6m for NOLA Public Schools programming
The special Harrah’s Fund education grants will support three district programs that serve vulnerable youth
City Council may go to court against Cantrell in dispute over controversial Wisner Trust extension
The council plans to hire a lawyer and intervene in a lawsuit over the trust.
Council approves resolution opposing Phase III jail building, declines to vote on alternative retrofit plan
The resolution instructs the council’s attorneys to prepare and submit an amicus brief in federal appeals court expressing the council’s opposition to the controversial jail building.
