Convention Center board votes to sue RTA over millions in recurring tax revenue
The dispute involves millions of dollars in contested hotel taxes that the transit agency previously passed on to the tourism industry.
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City asks for a stay in Phase III construction pending appeal
A federal court judge who has previously criticized the city’s attempts to halt the facility once again appeared skeptical of its arguments.
In suit over legal fees, attorneys ask to invalidate agreement between Cantrell and Edward Wisner trust
The suit primarily seeks to recover fees from BP oil spill litigation. It is not clear how the dispute is connected to the 2020 agreement extending the Wisner Donation in perpetuity.
Public asks NOLA Public Schools to rename schools for two educators
Public comment on the renaming of 20 facilities is open until Friday.
Marijuana possession arrests continue to decline — but some still being made, despite NOPD policy
Councilwoman suggests reducing fines for possession to as little as $1.
NOLA Public Schools COVID-19 cases dip; 169 in quarantine
The district is tracking 11 "active" cases, down from 14 last week.
Nearly $300,000 in short-term rental fines levied from early 2019 through early 2021, new records show
OPSB approves 20 school buildings to be renamed, including McDonogh 35
The change won’t affect charter school names, which both advocates and opponents have criticized.
City Council approves $1.5 million in Harrah’s Fund for NOLA Public Schools programs
The funding was in question after council members indicated they would like to use it for other priorities.
District attorney to set up ‘satellite offices’ at public libraries and community centers around New Orleans
The offices will focus on engaging residents to work with the DA’s office and will house the DA’s diversion program.
