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Timely coverage of the people, policies, and events shaping New Orleans and Louisiana. This category delivers clear, factual reporting that keeps readers informed about local government, community issues, and stories that matter most to everyday residents.

COVID-19 cases in schools tick up and quarantines triple over last week

Officials said more than 3,300 educators have been vaccinated through district partnerships.
by Marta Jewson March 15, 2021 Updated March 15, 2021

State standardized testing returns to campus next month in-person

Virtual students must test on campus but some schools are offering expanded options.
by Marta Jewson March 15, 2021 Updated March 15, 2021

New Orleans City Council passes curfew expansion on consent agenda

The council voted to expand the city curfew to 17-year-olds over pushback from dozens of people opposed to the measure.
by Nick Chrastil March 11, 2021 Updated March 11, 2021

Taxi regulation moved from Dept. of Safety and Permits to Dept. of Public Works

Lawyers for the city say the move doesn’t conflict with the Home Rule Charter.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 11, 2021 Updated March 11, 2021

Bricolage Academy board takes first look at educators’ union drive

The board met with its lawyers for an hour but did not take public comment.
by Marta Jewson March 10, 2021 Updated March 13, 2021

City Council sets curfew expansion to pass without debate, upsetting advocates

If the proposal passes, the city’s curfew, which now applies to anyone under 17, would apply to anyone under 18.
by Nick Chrastil March 10, 2021 Updated March 10, 2021

Last year’s controversial library campaign could hurt chances of funding renewal, national expert says

by Michael Isaac Stein March 10, 2021 Updated March 10, 2021

Expungements delayed during pandemic due to dysfunction at Clerk’s Office, lawyer says

Arthur Morrell’s office suspended expungement filings for months during the pandemic. Even after they started back up, an attorney who specializes in helping clients seal their records says unnecessary delays remain.
by Nick Chrastil March 9, 2021 Updated March 10, 2021

Governor announces major expansion to vaccine eligibility list

Shots are now available to people 16 or older with a wide range of preexisting conditions.
by Philip Kiefer March 9, 2021 Updated March 9, 2021

Nearly 3,000 NOLA Public Schools staff vaccinated

by Marta Jewson March 8, 2021 Updated March 8, 2021

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