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Louisiana policy intended to reform solitary confinement still leaves people in indefinite lockdown

Officials say the total number of people in restrictive housing has gone down, but the state doesn’t keep enough data to substantiate that claim.
by Eli Cahan and Nick Chrastil December 15, 2021 Updated December 15, 2021

City dismisses contract-fixing allegations in ‘smart cities’ project

Emails show that city consulted with a ‘pro bono’ consultant connected to the winning bidder weeks before advertisements for bids went out.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 14, 2021 Updated May 26, 2022

Cases edge up, quarantines nearly triple in K-12 city schools; Tulane gives undergrads remote option to close out semester

Tulane University and Loyola University are also seeing a rise in cases in recent weeks.
by Marta Jewson December 13, 2021 Updated December 13, 2021

New sheriff in town

In a major upset, Hutson defeats 17-year incumbent Sheriff Marlin Gusman.
by Nick Chrastil December 11, 2021 Updated December 12, 2021

Voters approve renewal of library tax, but reject housing tax renewal

Housing advocates said the NHIF tax was critical for a city facing an affordability crisis.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 11, 2021 Updated December 11, 2021

Harris, Thomas defeat incumbents in City Council races

Green, King win two open seats. Following Saturday's results, Moreno and Giarrusso will be the only two sitting council members to return to their seats.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 11, 2021 Updated December 11, 2021

Behind The Lens episode 152: Off and running

The municipal runoff is Saturday. We take a look at what's on the ballot in New Orleans. And the state releases 'simulated' performance scores for Louisiana public schools.
by Carolyne Heldman December 10, 2021 Updated December 10, 2021

Vote YES for housing

On December 11, vote yes for the Neighborhood Housing Improvement Fund.
by Maxwell Ciardullo December 10, 2021 Updated December 10, 2021

Audubon Gentilly used wrong background checks, district alleges

School conducted background checks, but it used the wrong process, according to a warning letter.
by Marta Jewson December 10, 2021 Updated December 13, 2021

Lusher creates formal renaming committee that will meet publicly

A previous ‘renaming study group’ drew criticism for meeting privately to narrow a list of new school name suggestions.
by Marta Jewson December 9, 2021 Updated December 9, 2021

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