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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.

ACLU sues Louisiana State Police for access to facial recognition documents

According to suit, the State Police falsely claimed it did not have records on facial recognition. Emails released by the city of New Orleans prove that wasn't true, the ACLU says.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 9, 2021 Updated February 9, 2021

NOLA Public Schools COVID-19 cases continue to drop as quarantines double

Two campuses account for more than half of the 221 people quarantining.
by Marta Jewson February 8, 2021 Updated February 8, 2021

Behind The Lens episode 114: ‘The incoherence speaks for itself’

City officials ask community to help boost school attendance. Council considers a new Entergy shutoff moratorium. And the latest on the Phase III jail facility.
by Carolyne Heldman February 5, 2021 Updated March 11, 2021

Jason Williams has vowed never to use the habitual offender statute. What does that mean for criminal justice in New Orleans?

Public defenders say that cases have been moving more efficiently since Williams took office and stopped using multiple bills.
by Nick Chrastil February 5, 2021 Updated February 5, 2021

New Orleans bars, high-traffic streets and some package liquor sales shut down for Mardi Gras

The most severe restrictions will begin Friday, Feb. 12.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 5, 2021 Updated February 5, 2021

Pandemic drives drop in school funding

A special district per-pupil allotment dropped from $100 to $60 per student.
by Marta Jewson February 5, 2021 Updated February 5, 2021

Council advances controversial library board appointment, announces ballot initiative to renew library tax

Dana Henry's appointment to the library board became controversial over his support of a 2020 ballot proposition that would have cut over a third of the library budget.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 4, 2021 Updated February 4, 2021

UK COVID variant detected on Tulane campus

The news comes after a surge of cases at the university.
by Philip Kiefer February 4, 2021 Updated February 4, 2021

911 board approves multimillion-dollar law enforcement records, analytics system

The contractor was selected without a public bidding process.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 3, 2021 Updated February 3, 2021

DA’s office asks state appeals court to reverse ruling in fake subpoena records case

A district court judge awarded an attorney more than $50,000 last year. The lawyers who represented her are seeking nearly $135,000 for legal fees and costs associated with the multi-year suit.
by Madeline Aruffo February 3, 2021 Updated February 3, 2021

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