City Council passes ordinance bringing public defender budget closer to DA’s office
Public defenders call it ‘historic moment for New Orleans,’ but there are questions as to whether the ordinance is binding.
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Library to see 40 percent budget cut under Cantrell property tax proposal
Mayor wants to rededicate library taxes to infrastructure, maintenance.
Coalition unveils DA platform aimed at ending mass incarceration in New Orleans
The People’s DA Coalition proposes ending use of the habitual offender statute and prosecuting ‘quality-of-life’ crimes, among other reforms
New Orleans charter schools, district team up to access funding for homeless students
The NOLA Public Schools district is the lead educational agency and will reimburse charter schools for eligible expenses.
A Metairie wedding venue has stayed open despite complaints about flouting coronavirus restrictions. Its paid consultant — Jefferson Parish Councilwoman Jennifer Van Vrancken — spoke to state officials on its behalf.
Public policy professor says the councilwoman doesn’t appear to have violated any laws. But he says it doesn’t look good.
Proposed law seeks to bring public defender funding closer to DA’s
DA candidate Williams’ sponsored legislation would require that the city gives the defenders 85 percent of what it gives prosecutors
English isn’t first language for many New Orleans students navigating online learning
English Learner services are often provided in small, in-person groups. Now schools and nonprofit groups have to adjust to virtual.
Behind The Lens episode 94: Inhabited dwellings
A parole hearing for the man serving life for stealing hedge clippers. Virtual school in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish. And fears of a looming wave of evictions.
City says federal court doesn’t have authority to order construction of Phase III jail building
Hynes Charter School to take over Coghill campus in 2021-22
Coghill, which is now NOLA Public Schools’ only direct-run school, will become Hynes’ third campus.
