Behind The Lens episode 111: Looks like we have a few people missing today
Chronically absent students. Property tax cuts for businesses. And a new DA is inaugurated in Orleans Parish.
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City Council rejects multimillion-dollar Folgers tax breaks
Approvals for a package of tax breaks, including two that were rejected last month, could have cost the city $25 million over a decade.
New Orleans City Council approves new bike share agreement
The city is partnering with a new nonprofit, Blue Krewe, which will develop a bikeshare system by September
City Council members vote to put new French Quarter security sales tax on April ballot despite Cantrell administration objections
The revenue would be administered by the appointed French Quarter Management District instead of the City Council, under the new proposal.
Thousands of NOLA Public Schools students ‘chronically absent’ amid pandemic
Officials say absenteeism goes up when more students are in virtual school.
New Orleans City Council committee gives preliminary approval to new bike share partnership
City Hall intends to partner with new nonprofit, Blue Krewe, to reestablish bike share program by September.
New Orleans council member asks state to overturn local assessor’s commercial tax cuts
The tax cuts were applied to nearly every commercial property in the parish, costing the city millions in property tax revenue.
Vaccinations begin for school nurses; New Crocker operator could be named Friday
Schools face a tricky budget year due to ongoing pandemic.
Final arguments made over whether city needs to move forward with Phase III of New Orleans jail
After Magistrate recommendation, city has said it is continuing work on the facility.
NOLA Public Schools reevaluating reopening metrics after schools close amid city spike in COVID-19 cases
On Monday, the district reported the highest number of active cases in its students and staff so far this school year.
