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.
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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.
Behind The Lens episode 110: Smooth, orderly and seamless
Cantrell ends furloughs for some employees. City schools move back to virtual. And older prisoners will soon get the vaccine.
NOLA Public Schools will roll out rapid testing; school nurses to receive vaccinations
The district will hold a town hall about the vaccine with the health department for educators on Jan. 13.
What’s next for DA-elect Williams’ City Council seat?
If Jason Williams resigns his seat before Monday, he will trigger a special election rather than an interim appointment. A statement from his office implies he is leaning toward resigning effective Monday, but he stopped short of a definite answer.
After slow public rollout, officials describe path — and obstacles — to mass vaccinations
Tulane dean asks for volunteers to assist with yet-to-be-announced mass vaccination sites operated by the city of New Orleans. State officials are also discussing mass vaccination program. But the supply is still lacking.
Incarcerated people over 70 to start receiving vaccinations next week, governor says
The decision will mean that 489 people in prisons and jails will soon get vaccinated. Status of local pretrial inmates was not immediately clear.
‘The phone’s been ringing since I got here’: Pharmacies report nonstop calls for vaccine appointments
On the first day of more widely available vaccines, limited slots run out almost immediately.
