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Taking a cruise out of New Orleans? Check the ship’s health and safety record first

ProPublica has published health and safety reports for more than 300 ships that dock in the U.S., including those that dock in New Orleans. We checked the logs and found a few serious problems and lots of lesser ones.
by Thomas Thoren May 28, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

Real ‘resilience’ requires a City Hall unafraid of public participation and tough questions

The Landrieu administration needs to overcome its chronic evasiveness if the city is to stand strong in the face of our next disaster.
by Amy Stelly May 22, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

Court monitor describes why NOPD supervisors aren’t overseeing officers properly

A federal judge has set a new deadline in July to meet certain benchmarks.
by Charles Maldonado May 21, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog Thursday: Federal court hearing focuses on supervisors’ oversight at NOPD

We'll be in court at 1:30 p.m. CT. Follow along here.
by Charles Maldonado May 21, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

Police leave Civil Service meeting happy; firefighters still doing a slow burn over pay

Police raises approved, but firefighters who filled in for superiors still haven't been paid the difference
by Charles Maldonado May 18, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens sues city of New Orleans for failing to follow public-records laws

The suit alleges that the city habitually fails to provide public records within the time required by law.
by Steve Myers May 13, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

Join us to hear from May’s Newsmaker, New Orleans Inspector General Ed Quatrevaux (video)

The Lens isn't the only watchdog in New Orleans. New Orleans Inspector General Ed Quatrevaux is another.
by Anne Mueller May 11, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

Even if voters reject proposed library tax, options for increased funding still exist

Use our calculator here to determine how proposed tax would affect your bill.
by Charles Maldonado April 24, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

Despite passing controversial measure, city hasn’t shut off water to scofflaws

No one in New Orleans has had water service turned off for failure to pay trash bill.
by Charles Maldonado April 8, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

Obama should order disclosure of campaign donations from fed contractors

An executive order from Obama would not end or limit donations, but it would shine light on a corrupting cash nexus.
by Janet Hays March 30, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

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