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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.

Records show how Cantrell administration officials walked back Airbnb enforcement plans over the past year

Earlier this year, officials asked for as many as 16 new STR enforcement employees. That later went down to three. Emails show that top-ranking officials were nervous about how new enforcement rules would affect city tax revenue.
by Michael Isaac Stein October 30, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

How Louisiana’s TOPS program lets state’s richest students go to school, while poor students are often left out

The state’s TOPS scholarship program and state budget formulas handicap less-advantaged students and colleges, and it’s a national trend.
by Emmanuel Felton October 30, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

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