Groups urge City Council to pass limits on surveillance
Extensive reporting and approval processes are being stripped from the ordinance after pushback by council members and Cantrell administration officials
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State drafts plan for future vaccine distribution
The draft is under review by Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office. It is due to the CDC this month.
City officials prepare for effects of Hurricane Delta
The latest projections on Tuesday afternoon showed the storm shifting West, away from New Orleans. But officials warned that the path was far from certain.
A report on special education at Bricolage Academy showed serious shortcomings, but it was never presented to the school’s board
Parents obtained a 17-page report on the school months after it was prepared and presented to administrators, and only after hiring a lawyer.
In court, city argues it can’t afford new jail building
Hearings on long-contemplated Phase III began Tuesday morning with attorneys saying the city’s budget situation is too precarious to take on millions of dollars in new expenses related to the proposed jail building.
Mayor Cantrell plans to partially furlough all city employees through end of the year
Sheriff’s Office deployed pepper spray in jail’s COVID-19 unit
The pepper spray discharge occurred after a fight. One detainee has since been charged for his involvement, several months after the incident.
At tax fraud hearing, lawyers for Jason Williams and law partner claim vindictive prosecution, intimidation tactics
City Council President and candidate for DA Jason Williams is seeking to have his 11-count felony indictment tossed.
Two COVID-19 cases, 10 quarantining, as the district plans to reopen to older students
NOLA Public Schools officials said the district will remain in phase 2, despite the city’s move to “phase 3.1.”
New Orleans to move into ‘phase 3.1’
Seventy-five percent capacity at restaurants, other businesses beginning Saturday. Bars will be able to reopen for to-go service.
