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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.

Lawsuit filings reveal new details about use of Angola facility to house coronavirus patients

DOC says the plan has “worked very well thus far.” The plaintiffs say inmates don’t receive adequate medical care and conditions are unsanitary.
by Nick Chrastil May 6, 2020 Updated May 7, 2020

City Council will consider formal opposition to Convention Center hotel at Thursday meeting

The resolution also urges the Convention Center to release some of its reserves to support struggling hospitality industry workers.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 5, 2020 Updated May 6, 2020

‘It’s a last resort’: Cantrell administration makes case for opening $100 million line of credit

Administration officials give the City Council more details of potential losses and how it may deal with them.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 5, 2020 Updated May 5, 2020

Annual high school graduation rate data delayed by COVID-19

Certifying graduation data can require school officials to enter buildings and find records, a challenge during the COVID-19 school closure.
by Marta Jewson May 5, 2020 Updated May 5, 2020

City predicts at least $137M revenue shortfall from coronavirus closures

No decisions yet on worker furloughs, layoffs.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 4, 2020 Updated May 5, 2020

Studies show link between pollution and COVID-19 mortality

Following a Harvard study showing a correlation between COVID-19 mortality and pollution, the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic shows the link in Louisiana's most polluted parishes.
by Leslie Cardé May 4, 2020 Updated May 6, 2020

Some New Orleans charter schools receive Payroll Protection loans, others wait to hear

The city’s two largest charter groups were too big to qualify for the program.
by Marta Jewson May 4, 2020 Updated May 6, 2020

Official in charge of jail says he thinks it’s in shape for Sheriff Gusman to retake control

Compliance director says jail is in ‘100 percent substantial compliance' with consent decree.
by Nick Chrastil May 1, 2020 Updated May 1, 2020

Researchers say COVID-19 school closures could further summer learning loss

Several states, included Louisiana, have shuttered schools until the end of the academic year, leaving some students out of classrooms for five months or more.
by Marta Jewson May 1, 2020 Updated May 1, 2020

New Orleans eviction moratorium extended to end of Governor’s stay at home order

The moratorium was extended from May 4 to at least May 18.
by Michael Isaac Stein April 30, 2020 Updated April 30, 2020

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