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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.

Fossil fuel spokespeople ask Louisiana academic to help promote carbon capture

An academic leader at the University of Louisiana Lafayette agreed to help spread industry talking points. Critics say that these relationships are a form of greenwashing.
by Sara Sneath August 9, 2024 Updated August 9, 2024

Greenfield Terminal Terminated

Developers cancel the $800 million grain terminal proposed for Wallace after additional delays from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
by Delaney Dryfoos August 7, 2024 Updated August 7, 2024

Notice Me

Louisiana law now requires that notices of public meetings be sent in advance to anyone who asks. It’s a victory for active community members who deal with public entities that neglect to give or try to evade public notice, including some New Orleans charter school parents.
by Piper Hutchinson, Louisiana Illuminator August 7, 2024 Updated August 7, 2024

Appeals court rules in favor of chihuahua search party

by Nick Chrastil August 6, 2024 Updated August 14, 2024

Angola’s proposed Farm Line fix ‘borders on bad faith,’ lawyers contend

A federal judge ordered the DOC to improve conditions for workers forced to in Angola’s fields. The crews now have sunscreen and a 10x10 popup tent for shade.
by Nick Chrastil August 5, 2024 Updated August 7, 2024

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Due largely to lagging prevention efforts in the Midwest, the low-oxygen area of the Gulf of Mexico is larger than expected this year, prompting fish and shrimp to flee nearly 4 million acres of habitat and killing off bottom-dwelling species.
by Delaney Dryfoos August 2, 2024 Updated August 2, 2024

D is for Drinking Water?

The Carrollton plant’s drinking-water grade fell to a “D.” But that doesn’t mean the water coming from New Orleans faucets today is unsafe, state health department says.
by Delaney Dryfoos July 25, 2024 Updated July 29, 2024

‘Torturous’: Judge places solitary confinement and mental health care at David Wade prison under federal oversight

The north Louisiana prison was using solitary confinement as a “depository for the mentally ill,” judge had ruled.
by Nick Chrastil July 24, 2024 Updated July 24, 2024

‘Robbed’ Kennedy High School grads get their day in court

Judge certifies Kennedy High School 2019 and 2020 seniors for class action, five years after graduation scandal
by Marta Jewson July 18, 2024 Updated July 29, 2024

15k Louisianans lose food stamps due to reinstated federal work requirements

Thousands more will likely lose benefits starting this fall, due to a new Louisiana law that bars state officials from doing what they’ve done for over 25 years – asking for waivers of federal work requirements in parishes with high unemployment.
by Nick Chrastil July 16, 2024 Updated July 18, 2024

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