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ACLU sues Louisiana State Police for access to facial recognition documents

According to suit, the State Police falsely claimed it did not have records on facial recognition. Emails released by the city of New Orleans prove that wasn't true, the ACLU says.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 9, 2021 Updated February 9, 2021

New Orleans bars, high-traffic streets and some package liquor sales shut down for Mardi Gras

The most severe restrictions will begin Friday, Feb. 12.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 5, 2021 Updated February 5, 2021

Council advances controversial library board appointment, announces ballot initiative to renew library tax

Dana Henry's appointment to the library board became controversial over his support of a 2020 ballot proposition that would have cut over a third of the library budget.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 4, 2021 Updated February 4, 2021

911 board approves multimillion-dollar law enforcement records, analytics system

The contractor was selected without a public bidding process.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 3, 2021 Updated February 3, 2021

City Council moves to reestablish power disconnection moratorium

A resolution, likely to go before the full City Council next week, would also restrict new late fees for Entergy customers.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 2, 2021 Updated February 2, 2021

Donna Glapion appointed interim City Councilwoman

The only other frontrunner to fill out Jason Williams’ term withdrew his name on Thursday.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 28, 2021 Updated January 28, 2021

City, 911 board pursuing advanced records, data-sharing and analytics system for law enforcement

by Michael Isaac Stein January 27, 2021 Updated January 27, 2021

Scholarship students at SUNO describe broken promises, unexplained charges

University officials confirmed problems with a handful of scholarships this year, but it’s not yet clear if they are more widespread. SUNO is conducting an audit.
by Madeline Aruffo January 25, 2021 Updated January 25, 2021

Council defers library board appointment after public pushback

by Michael Isaac Stein January 21, 2021 Updated January 21, 2021

City Council rejects multimillion-dollar Folgers tax breaks

Approvals for a package of tax breaks, including two that were rejected last month, could have cost the city $25 million over a decade.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 14, 2021 Updated January 14, 2021

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