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Government & Politics

Student fees vary widely throughout Orleans public school system, Lens study shows

Public education is free, right? Wrong. From uniform costs to "enrichment fees," New Orleans parents increasingly pay something toward their children's education.
by Jessica Williams March 29, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Cutting coastal cash is perfect complement to Big Oil’s free ride

by Mark Moseley March 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Confusion swirls as BESE ponders proper size of neighborhood attendance zones

by Jessica Williams March 24, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Council ponders whether recycling carts are too big; French Quarter may get service

by Karen Gadbois March 23, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Recycling carts, service and costs top agenda for City Council committee meeting

by Karen Gadbois March 22, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

City Council zaps 'aggressive' panhandlers in New Orleans business district

by Karen Gadbois March 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Limbaugh’s clownish guess at Katrina costs no laughing matter

by Mark Moseley March 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Louisiana pols fiddle with facts while Japan’s reactors burn

by Mark Moseley March 16, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Politicians side with parents asking review of plans to put KIPP charter at Colton site

by Ariella Cohen March 15, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

It's an oldie but a goodie: Sunshine is the best disinfectant, and we need a good dose

by Steve Beatty March 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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