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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.

Proposed 2023 budget close to providing funding parity between New Orleans DA, public defenders following 2020 ordinance

Council President Helena Moreno to introduce amendment to fund homicide unit for DAs office while maintaining parity for defenders.
by Nick Chrastil November 28, 2022 Updated November 28, 2022

Join us Thursday, December 8 to learn how to find public records related to the environment.

The workshop will offer a general information on accessing public records with a focus on environmental records.
by Anne Mueller November 25, 2022 Updated February 27, 2024

New Orleans voters will likely decide on two more city charter amendments in 2023

The first amendment would make code enforcement an independent city department and the second is aimed at giving the council more time to scrutinize the annual budget.
by Michael Isaac Stein November 23, 2022 Updated November 22, 2022

‘Misleading’ health data hid higher rates of asthma-related ER visits in St. John Parish, state cites error

The Louisiana Department of Health acknowledged the error and said it is working to correct the problem.
by Joshua Rosenberg November 19, 2022 Updated November 14, 2023

Drought conditions continue to pose shipping challenges on Mississippi River, officials hopeful for winter relief

A record-breaking drought throughout the Mississippi River basin is finally beginning to ease, federal officials said Friday. 
by Joshua Rosenberg November 18, 2022 Updated November 18, 2022

City Council significantly expands approval power over city contracts

The new ordinance will require council approval for multiyear contracts and contracts worth more than $1 million.
by Michael Isaac Stein November 17, 2022 Updated November 17, 2022

Whitney Plantation executive alleges Greenfield consultant accessed restricted property for ‘viewshed analysis’ work

The consulting firm's visit was unannounced, according to the executive.
by Joshua Rosenberg November 17, 2022 Updated November 18, 2022

Louisiana’s state-run juvenile detention facilities no longer accepting kids, citing lack of bed space

The Office of Juvenile Justice will ask judges to release kids who can be "safely reintegrated back into the community."
by Nick Chrastil November 16, 2022 Updated November 2, 2023

New Orleans Inspector General plans wide ranging investigations into local government

Investigation targets include the Sewerage and Water Board, short-term rental enforcement and the NOPD.
by Michael Isaac Stein November 15, 2022 Updated November 15, 2022

Months after New Orleans jail detainees injured in DOC shakedown, civil rights lawyers ask federal judge to force sheriff to turn over records

The request comes amid an ongoing dispute over transparency at the jail.
by Nick Chrastil November 15, 2022 Updated November 15, 2022

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