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Category: News

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.

Religious schools that took federal pandemic aid now subject to more federal anti-discrimination suits

A 13-year-old girl with cerebral palsy and her mother are suing two New Orleans Catholic schools for allegedly refusing to admit or accommodate her. Their lawyer says that because the schools took PPP loans, they lost their religious exemptions to many federal requirements.
by Marta Jewson November 19, 2020 Updated November 19, 2020

As reality shows face criticism over privacy, ‘Nightwatch,’ which follows on-duty EMTs, resumes filming in New Orleans

The return comes as similar reality shows face national scrutiny over exploitation. And COVID-19 could pose further challenges.
by Philip Kiefer November 18, 2020 Updated November 19, 2020

OPSB equity audit underway, 3 schools earn automatic renewal

Officials also discussed the process for school renaming at a Tuesday OPSB committee meeting.
by Marta Jewson November 17, 2020 Updated November 17, 2020

Report: 80 percent of people still in prison on non-unanimous jury verdicts are Black

US Supreme Court found non-unanimous verdicts unconstitutional this year, but 1,500 prisoners await ruling on retroactivity.
by Nick Chrastil November 17, 2020 Updated May 26, 2022

Study: Families benefit from more school information when applying to OneApp

The researchers provided some families with growth data, a relatively new state measure that accounts for student academic growth year over year.
by Marta Jewson November 17, 2020 Updated November 17, 2020

City budget: Across the board cuts to Health, EMS proposed as COVID-19 cases mount

Meanwhile, the city is bracing to lose National Guard testing support
by Philip Kiefer November 16, 2020 Updated November 16, 2020

Report: Bureau of Governmental Research opposes Cantrell-backed tax proposals on Dec. 5 ballot

"Voters are asked to approve a nearly 40% revenue cut for public libraries without a strategic plan or a clear roadmap," the report said.
by Michael Isaac Stein November 16, 2020 Updated November 16, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 105: Fair Share

The Kennedy HS lawsuit. City budget hearings in a tough year. A controversial tax proposal on the ballot. And New Orleans public defenders are demanding parity with the DA's office.
by Carolyne Heldman November 13, 2020 Updated March 11, 2021

‘No indication’ COVID-19 spreading in NOLA Public Schools classrooms, city officials say

The New Orleans school district announced 12 new cases in staff and students at its Thursday update.
by Marta Jewson November 12, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

New Orleans Police Department using facial recognition despite years of denial

Explaining its previous denials, the department said that it doesn’t employ its own facial recognition software. Instead, it accesses the technology through state and federal partners. An ACLU lawyer said that was a ‘distinction without a difference.’
by Michael Isaac Stein November 12, 2020 Updated November 12, 2020

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