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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.

New Orleans courts suspend residential evictions in response to coronavirus outbreak

The suspension will last until April 24.
by Sophie Kasakove March 13, 2020 Updated March 16, 2020

Mayor Cantrell calls for suspension of Louisiana Open Meetings Law due to coronavirus crisis

Cantrell committed to providing meeting notices and live video feeds of meetings if the laws are suspended.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 13, 2020 Updated March 17, 2020

Governor closes public schools statewide amid coronavirus outbreak

Schools will close starting Monday and remain closed until April 13.
by Marta Jewson March 13, 2020 Updated March 16, 2020

Public defenders request the release of all non-violent offenders in jail due to coronavirus

The city’s public defenders say detainees need reliable access to soap and hand-sanitizer.
by Nick Chrastil March 12, 2020 Updated March 16, 2020

The Section G Podcast episode 3: The cauldron

Some grew to love it. Others — ones who threatened to slow-up the breakneck pace of proceedings — weren’t allowed to practice in his courtroom at all.
by Nick Chrastil March 12, 2020 Updated January 6, 2021

The Section G Project Part 2: An Oral History of Section G

Part 2 in our series on the life and career of New Orleans Judge Frank Shea during the rise of mass incarceration.
by Nick Chrastil March 12, 2020 Updated June 5, 2020
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Sewerage and Water Board to suspend service shutoffs during coronavirus emergency

The news follows demands from New Orleans City Council members that utilities suspend shutoffs. Entergy New Orleans agreed to suspend some shutoffs.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 12, 2020 Updated March 16, 2020

OPSB approves emergency declaration in response to coronavirus

Move will allow officials to quickly hire nurses, purchase supplies to prepare for potential closures.
by Marta Jewson March 12, 2020 Updated March 16, 2020

New Orleans school announces temporary closure after possible exposure to coronavirus

Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans to close Thursday and Friday ‘out of an abundance of caution’
by Marta Jewson March 11, 2020 Updated March 16, 2020

‘The time is now’: City Council puts pause on additional public cameras to work on comprehensive surveillance regulations

Councilman Jason Williams said he was prompted to the delay the vote and create new regulations after meeting with the local community group Eye on Surveillance
by Michael Isaac Stein March 11, 2020 Updated March 11, 2020

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