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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.

State, city of New Orleans offer free flu vaccines Saturday and Monday

Mass vaccination will act as a dry run for a COVID-19 vaccine distribution, an LDH official told The Lens.
by Philip Kiefer October 22, 2020 Updated October 22, 2020

OPSB election profile: Districts 3 and 4

Read interviews with the candidates and search through their campaign contributions.
by Marta Jewson October 22, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

City shuts down competing plan for French Quarter security

A French Quarter sales tax has funded State Police patrols for several years. But the city wants to end that agreement, instead using the tax for supplemental NOPD and civilian patrols.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 21, 2020 Updated October 21, 2020

OPSB election profile: Districts 1 and 2

Read interviews with the candidates and search through their campaign contributions.
by Marta Jewson October 21, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

Orleans Parish School Board election: Who’s giving to the candidates?

More than 20 candidates are competing for seven Orleans Parish School Board seats. Find out who is financing their campaigns.
by Marta Jewson October 21, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

OPSB committee advances recruitment contract, new transparency measures

The full board is set to meet on Thursday.
by Marta Jewson October 20, 2020 Updated October 20, 2020

With city personnel cuts looming, Cantrell quietly moved to replace Civil Service Commission chair

In a departure from prior appointments, the council only considered one of three nominees in a public meeting, apparently reaching a 'consensus' in private. That could violate state sunshine laws.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 19, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

Closing arguments made in hearing over new jail facility

by Nick Chrastil October 19, 2020 Updated October 19, 2020

DA candidate Keva Landrum issued at least two material witness warrants for crime victims

by Nick Chrastil October 16, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 102: God save the state and this honorable court

Material witness warrants and DA candidates. Sidney Torres and Civil District Court. And the possible end of a five-year-old consent decree over the city's schools.
by Carolyne Heldman October 16, 2020 Updated March 11, 2021

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