Council adopts regulations to prohibit use of Municipal Auditorium as City Hall
A proposed zoning change will ban the use of certain park spaces — including Armstrong Park — for a new City Hall.
City Council passes 2022 budget, debates Gordon Plaza relocation
Moving residents from Gordon Plaza site will likely cost tens of millions of dollars. Council members hope to allocate the money in the capital budget, but that takes time.
City Planning Commission approves retrofit of jail as alternative to new Phase III facility
Council members have indicated that they will not vote to approve a zoning ordinance required to build Phase III, though a federal judge has ordered the city to move ahead with the building.
Angola prisoner suing state parole board remains locked up after appeals court throws out order for his release
A panel of judges accepted the argument that state courts are not empowered to second-guess the parole board.
Proposed millage could create 1,500 early childhood seats in New Orleans
State and federal match programs could grow the program even more.
City health officials urge caution, vaccination as ‘omicron’ COVID variant found in North America
The variant has not been found locally yet but has spread to several countries in Europe and Africa and was found in Canada over the weekend.
City bidding out jail’s healthcare contract
National contractor Wellpath has served the provider since 2014.
Will the psychedelic revolution bypass people of color?
People of color and others who lack equal access to quality healthcare will suffer the most from our nation's archaic drug laws. We must not allow the psychedelic renaissance to pass them by.
Council budget additions could include Gordon Plaza relocation, night mayor, crime cameras and eviction defense
Why the upcoming election for sheriff matters
When it comes to the Sheriff’s Office and its biggest function — running the city’s jail — yes, the system is indeed broken. But that’s precisely why your vote matters.
