If voters shoot down the tax renewals, the Library would lose more than half of its annual budget, and the city would lose millions of dollars for affordable housing initiatives.
The board’s previous ‘renaming study group’ met privately to review name suggestions, drawing criticism from the school community.
Three-quarters of New Orleans schools, and 70% of schools statewide, performed worse than in 2019, according to "simulated scores" released by the state.
Incumbent Sheriff Marlin Gusman has taken credit for reducing the jail’s footprint and population. But his record shows him frequently working to increase the size of the jail.
Gov. John Bel Edwards is likely to override their 13-2 vote rejecting adding the shot to the list.
Advocacy group worries that the patrols will be used to harass street performers.
The 2022 city budget passes. A newly proposed tax could expand early childhood education. And Angola prisoner Bobby Sneed is once again denied freedom.
Decreasing enrollment, facility upkeep and financial effects of COVID-19 are all factors.
A proposed zoning change will ban the use of certain park spaces — including Armstrong Park — for a new City Hall.
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.
