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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.

In midst of ‘unprecedented’ budget crisis, city may be leaving millions on the table, and it’s not clear why

An agreement signed by Mayor LaToya Cantrell in March purports to extend a 100-year old land trust, and a costly revenue split, forever. But council members and lawyers aren’t sure the agreement is legal.
by Madeline Aruffo November 3, 2020 Updated November 4, 2020

Mayor may have committed misdemeanor by publicizing confidential information on Civil Service Commissioner

Days after a story about the Civil Service Commission, Cantrell sent a confidential Ethics Board letter to The Lens.
by Michael Isaac Stein November 2, 2020 Updated November 2, 2020

Many NOLA Public Schools closed on Election Day

Some schools had a planned holiday while others assess damage and phone and internet outages.
by Marta Jewson November 2, 2020 Updated November 2, 2020

NOLA Public Schools closed Monday due to Hurricane Zeta damage, power issues

The district will announce plans for the remainder of the week on Monday.
by Marta Jewson November 1, 2020 Updated November 1, 2020

NOLA Public Schools reports 9 new COVID-19 cases, 163 quarantining

This week’s update was delayed due to Hurricane Zeta.
by Marta Jewson October 30, 2020 Updated October 30, 2020

Cantrell gives update ahead of vital weekend for Hurricane Zeta recovery

by Michael Isaac Stein October 30, 2020 Updated October 30, 2020

Edwards, speaking in New Orleans, briefs public on Zeta damage

The biggest problem locally is mass power outages. Edwards said that while bringing everyone back online could take days, major transmission lines took little damage.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 29, 2020 Updated October 29, 2020

NOLA Public Schools cancels classes Friday due to Hurricane Zeta

Students’ families should hear about next week by Sunday.
by Marta Jewson October 29, 2020 Updated October 29, 2020

Parish Clerk, Secretary of State assessing conditions at New Orleans voting sites after Hurricane Zeta

November 3 Election Day is approaching quickly. A decision is expected to be made on any polling place relocations in the next few days.
by Charles Maldonado October 29, 2020 Updated October 29, 2020

NOLA Public Schools cancels classes Thursday due to Hurricane Zeta

The storm is expected to cause power outages in the city.
by Marta Jewson October 28, 2020 Updated October 28, 2020

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