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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.

DA's lawyer gets tough questions from judges in appeal on fake subpoena case

"Faking a subpoena is clearly improper under the law," one judge said.
by Charles Maldonado February 5, 2020 Updated February 5, 2020
Community meeting about PLT

State agencies postpone meeting on proposed oil terminal in Plaquemines Parish

The hearing was planned for public discussion of the proposed Plaquemines Liquids Terminal. The PLT is a massive crude oil export terminal that would be built adjacent to the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion.
by Sophie Kasakove February 5, 2020 Updated October 4, 2025

Port to move newly installed mural after non-white employees take issue

Port employees told The Lens that the debate over the mural evolved into a wider conversation over how the Port leadership handles issues of race, the treatment of non-white employees and the lack of people of color in senior staff positions.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 5, 2020 Updated February 5, 2020

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

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