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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.

City incurring millions in costs for Hard Rock and Cybersecurity disasters, but officials hope the bulk will be reimbursed

by Michael Isaac Stein February 4, 2020 Updated February 4, 2020

Parents question selective school’s gifted program

by Marta Jewson January 31, 2020 Updated January 31, 2020

City Council creates special committee to examine the Hard Rock collapse

The council's decision goes against the wishes of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, who argued the council has "no role" in investigating the collapse.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 29, 2020 Updated January 29, 2020

Hard Rock developers have contributed nearly $70,000 to Mayor Cantrell and her political action committee

by Michael Isaac Stein January 28, 2020 Updated January 29, 2020

Safety and Permits employees suspended in connection with federal corruption probe agree to resign in settlement with city

Employees will receive back pay from the date of their suspensions in September.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 27, 2020 Updated January 27, 2020

City Council to hold a public hearing on the Hard Rock collapse

A statement from Councilwoman Helena Moreno said that "those responsible must be held to account.”
by Michael Isaac Stein January 23, 2020 Updated January 24, 2020

Plessy Community School to take over Joseph Craig campus

Craig was rated an F by the state last fall and its charter was not renewed.
by Marta Jewson January 23, 2020 Updated January 23, 2020

Convention Center proposes agreement to end RTA hotel tax dispute, board member says

Proposal seeks to settle disagreement on transit agency’s hotel taxes, which it split with tourism agencies for years. Details on the proposed deal were not immediately available.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 22, 2020 Updated January 22, 2020

Civil rights lawyers in federal bail suit ask judge to hold New Orleans Magistrate Harry Cantrell in contempt of court

Lawyers say that in spite of a legal agreement, Cantrell still fails to consider defendants' ability to pay. In a second motion, they are asking for him to stop setting cash bail altogether.
by Nick Chrastil January 22, 2020 Updated January 22, 2020

Appeals court denies Kennedy HS operator's request to be taken out of graduation scandal lawsuit

The attorney representing the students and families suing the school accused the charter network of delay tactics.
by Marta Jewson January 21, 2020 Updated January 21, 2020

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