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Category: Government & Politics

Lens' Gert Town investigation draws IG attention; city review met with resistance

by Jessica Williams May 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Sheriff draws attention to unspent money for city building projects in fund he controls

by Matt Davis May 26, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Rethinkers ink pact with RSD and ARAMARK to use local food in 37 school cafeterias

by Jessica Williams May 26, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

OPSB blames co-defendant as teachers seek compensation for 2006 mass firings

by Jessica Williams May 26, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Shining a light: One month's NOPD disciplinary proceedings

From letters of reprimand to firing, a month's disciplinary measures at the NOPD punished a host of infractions — including napping in a patrol car, wrongful arrest and failure to follow up on leads.
by Matt Davis May 25, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Law Enforcement District meets to consider loan, other items of interest to sheriff

by Matt Davis May 25, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

State running low on money for property in the way of $1.2 billion teaching hospital

by Ariella Cohen May 24, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Bill to jack up traffic camera revenues speeds through Senate committee

by Matt Davis May 23, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

More names surface to succeed Pastorek as Louisiana's superintendent of education

by Jessica Williams May 19, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens Salon: You're invited

by The Editors May 19, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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