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Investigations
In-depth reporting that uncovers the truth behind complex issues affecting New Orleans and beyond. This category features stories grounded in evidence, accountability, and public interest—where photography and journalism come together to reveal what’s often hidden in plain sight.
Jail construction manager lacked license, gave money
Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman overruled his chief deputy three years ago to award a $23 million construction-management contract for his new jail complex to a company the deputy rated lower.
New Orleans gets table scrap in GO Zone lending feast
As Louisiana wraps its Gulf Opportunity Zone lending program, only 3 percent of the $7.8 billion went to projects in New Orleans, a review of state records show.
RSD superintendent Vallas not working full schedule because of disaster work
RSD boss Paul Vallas is no regular school employee, and his reputation as a go-getter may cause one to think he’s worked more than expected. But it’s more like a fraction.
Despite greater detail, Sheriff's budget continues to be opaque and mysterious
No public agency’s budget is a bigger source of intrigue in New Orleans than Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman’s.
Even with plenty of subsidized housing, most still clustered in poorest areas
Despite the demolition of public housing developments, New Orleans has more subsidized housing for its poorest residents now than it had five years ago.
Non-profit unable to honor commitment turning blight into low-income housing
Galilee Housing Initiative and Community Development Corporation has failed to renovate even one of the more than 70 properties given to it by the city.
It's none of your business: Most charters don't comply with open-meetings law
The state charter school law frees independently run public-school campuses from many laws. However, that doesn’t include the state’s open-meetings law.
City hasn't touched $10 million for courthouse repairs approved in 2000
City officials haven't fully answered why they continue to sit on a $10 million pile of taxpayer money approved by voters a decade ago for courthouse repairs.
