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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.

‘When do we pause?’ As city struggles, Convention Center pushes forward with $1.2 billion plans for hotel, renovations, ‘entertainment district’

Council members, advocates urge the Convention Center to reconsider its priorities.
by Michael Isaac Stein April 3, 2020 Updated April 3, 2020

Four confirmed coronavirus deaths at Louisiana federal prison

Inmates say they fear for their lives. Officials are no longer testing and will not release number of suspected cases
by Nick Chrastil April 2, 2020 Updated April 2, 2020

Governor says Louisiana schools shuttered through April 30

Earlier Thursday, the state said high school seniors could graduate by completing courses online.
by Marta Jewson April 2, 2020 Updated April 2, 2020

Civil rights lawyers sue ICE, demanding immediate release of detainees at high risk from coronavirus

Lawsuit says facilities in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are not taking precautions against infection, making dangerous outbreaks inevitable. A spokesman for the agency disputes that.
by Madeline Aruffo April 2, 2020 Updated April 2, 2020

New Orleans Juvenile Court extends closure

The court was originally scheduled to reopen this week. That has been extended to at least April 13, and could be extended further.
by Nick Chrastil April 2, 2020 Updated April 2, 2020

High school seniors can finish online, pass/fail, other options for Class of 2020 amid COVID-19 school closure

Officials have waived several graduation requirements, including certain state exams and seat time, in response to the statewide school closure.
by Marta Jewson April 2, 2020 Updated April 2, 2020

Challenges, questions as special education shifts to homes during statewide school closure

Often one-on-one, moving special education services like counseling and therapy to homes is another challenge for families.
by Marta Jewson April 1, 2020 Updated April 2, 2020

Coalition of 21 groups calls on Convention Center to use $100 million from cash reserves to support hospitality workers

The Convention Center has recently reported somewhere between $185 million and $215 million in unrestricted reserves, which it has accumulated through the collection of locally generated taxes.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 31, 2020 Updated March 31, 2020

Louisiana federal prison no longer testing symptomatic inmates for coronavirus due to ‘sustained transmission’

Bureau of Prisons does not plan to release number of presumed positive prisoners.
by Nick Chrastil March 31, 2020 Updated March 31, 2020

Two inmates at the New Orleans jail test positive for coronavirus

Eleven staffers, six healthcare contractor employees have tested positive as well.
by Nick Chrastil March 30, 2020 Updated March 30, 2020

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