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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.

Landlord Joshua Bruno once again issues three-day eviction notices in apparent violation of CARES Act

Bruno sent out similar notices in April, even though the city had an active moratorium on evictions at the time.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 11, 2020 Updated August 12, 2020

Council approves short-term rental tax, with 25 percent cut going to tourism marketing agency

Members of the public were largely supportive of taxing STRs, less so about sending more money to New Orleans and Company.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 6, 2020 Updated August 6, 2020

‘A very unusual set of circumstances’: Arguments heard in Jason Williams tax fraud case

by Nick Chrastil August 5, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

New Orleans will launch ‘community learning hubs’ at libraries, rec centers to help students without internet access

Public schools are starting online, but officials are still working to close a connectivity gap of up to 20 percent.
by Marta Jewson August 5, 2020 Updated August 5, 2020

Sheriff Marlin Gusman to regain control of New Orleans jail

The federal ruling comes after a report found progress in meeting the demands of the consent decree.
by Nick Chrastil August 5, 2020 Updated August 5, 2020

Louisiana Supreme Court won’t review life sentence for man convicted of attempting to steal hedge clippers

by Nick Chrastil August 4, 2020 Updated October 15, 2021

New Orleans City Council questions schools reopening

City Councilmembers heard from officials and members of the public at a hearing Monday. While NOLA Public Schools will start the school year online, some private and independent schools are opening soon.
by Marta Jewson August 3, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

Library employees worried that city’s response to infected worker could increase risk of spread

After the city shut down three locations for deep cleans, their employees were reassigned to unaffected branches.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 3, 2020 Updated August 4, 2020

Positive COVID-19 test pushes Plessy Community School training online

Students in New Orleans will not return for in-person classes until at least next month. But many teachers are still being called in for professional development.
by Marta Jewson August 3, 2020 Updated August 3, 2020

Teachers, community members urge NOLA Public Schools to require stronger protections for charter school employees

OPSB typically has only limited control over semi-autonomous charter schools.
by Marta Jewson July 30, 2020 Updated July 30, 2020

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