Skip to content

Focused On

  • Katrina20
  • Justice
  • Living with Industry
  • NOLA Public Schools

Main Navigation

The Lens
  • Subscribe
  • ❤ Donate
The Lens
  • Subscribe
  • ❤ Donate

Focused On

  • Katrina20
  • Justice
  • Living with Industry
  • NOLA Public Schools

Topics

  • Criminal Justice
  • Environment
  • Government & Politics
  • Land Use
  • Schools

Sign Up for the Latest News

  • The Lens Newsletter
  • About The Lens
  • Our Staff

Follow The Lens

  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

Listen to Behind The Lens Podcast

  • Spotify
  • Katrina20
  • Criminal Justice
  • Schools
  • Opinion
  • In the N.O.
  • Environment
  • Podcast
  • About The Lens
  • Support Us

Author: Ariella Cohen

Thousands in improperly documented Nagin-era charges foul city's 2010 audit

October 6, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Released after three month delay, city audit reveals 2010 budget shortfall

September 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

BioDistrict violates state law requiring hearing to let public offer input on budget

September 29, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Recipient of controversial nonprofit loan working for Inspector General's Office

September 22, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Legislator's Algiers apartment deal receives state-approved bond money

September 16, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019
Two years after House Speaker Jim Tucker (R-Algiers) pushed for a moratorium on state subsidies for affordable housing, a board he sits on has awarded $10 million in state-backed approved bond money so a nonprofit can buy an apartment complex Tucker owns.

Against long odds, RTA seeks federal funds to extend streetcar line to Poland Avenue

September 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

As the Saints open season, Mayor Landrieu throws support behind sports district

September 9, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Smooth roads not cheap: City says it spends $1 million to rebuild each one-block stretch

September 8, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Lower 9th Ward residents tell mayor to speed progress or lose their votes at next election

September 2, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Clarkson offends crowd with remarks praising '50s as a golden age, refuses to apologize

August 31, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Posts navigation

  • «
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • …
  • 18
  • »

About The Lens

The Lens fights to reveal and report on issues that impact the community and the region. Staunchly defending the public's right to know and deeply committed to sharing our knowledge with the community at large. We center human impact in all our work.

Support The Lens

We depend on your support. A generous gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you this service.

Donate Now

Newsletter

Sign up

Most Popular

Fossil fuel spokespeople ask Louisiana academic to help promote carbon captureFossil fuel spokespeople ask Louisiana academic to help promote carbon captureAugust 9, 2024Sara SneathEnvironment
New Orleans City Council bans facial recognition, predictive policing and other surveillance techNew Orleans City Council bans facial recognition, predictive policing and other surveillance techDecember 18, 2020Michael Isaac SteinCriminal Justice
Council passes ‘guardrails’ ordinance on police use of facial recognition, but does not require approval of judgeCouncil passes ‘guardrails’ ordinance on police use of facial recognition, but does not require approval of judgeAugust 4, 2022Nick ChrastilCriminal Justice
The Lens
The Lens fights to reveal and report on issues that impact the community and the region. Staunchly defending the public's right to know and deeply committed to sharing our knowledge with the community at large. We center human impact in all our work.
  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
INN Member LION Member
© 2024 The Lens. All Rights Reserved.
The Lens

Your Support Powers Every Story We Tell


Our reporting serves our community. Rooted in New Orleans. Stories that serve you. Through Dec. 31st, NewsMatch will match your donation, up to $1,000. Donate now to support local news.

Donate Today