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Category: News

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.

Greenfield still working with consultant accused of misconduct by whistleblower

A whistleblower accused a Greenfield contractor of omitting key information from a legally required cultural resource report. And the Army Corps of Engineers has raised doubts about its work.
by Joshua Rosenberg October 4, 2022 Updated December 8, 2022

‘Blue hydrogen’ project threatens fragile, valuable ecosystem of Lake Maurepas, residents fear

Carbon below, wellheads above the lake’s surface raise concerns about the project.
by Joshua Rosenberg October 3, 2022 Updated November 14, 2023

The Lens appoints interim editor

Longtime reporter Marta Jewson named interim editor.
by The Editors October 3, 2022 Updated October 3, 2022

Report: Education in state juvenile detention inadequate

Plan to transfer juveniles to Angola facility raises concerns about education.
by Nick Chrastil and Marta Jewson September 30, 2022 Updated October 5, 2022

See where money for the controversial Phase III of the New Orleans jail is coming from 

FEMA is covering the majority of the costs for the facility, but the city has reallocated nearly $30 million for the project.
by Nick Chrastil September 29, 2022 Updated September 29, 2022

Judge pauses Wisner Trust spending for remainder of lawsuit between Council and Cantrell administration

The council alleges that the city is unnecessarily ceding millions of dollars a year to nonprofits and private individuals.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 28, 2022 Updated September 28, 2022

Council aims to tackle backlog of city-owned blight with new database

by Michael Isaac Stein September 27, 2022 Updated September 27, 2022

Council asks judge to immediately halt Cantrell admin’s disbursement of Wisner Trust funds

The motion for temporary restraining order is part of a broader council lawsuit that argues the city is unnecessarily giving away millions of dollars every year to a group of nonprofits and roughly 50 private individuals.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 22, 2022 Updated September 23, 2022

Lake Forest Elementary violated state enrollment law by turning away 3rd grader, district says

The school claimed the student was ineligible for enrollment after receiving three or more suspensions last year — district policy forbids that.
by Marta Jewson September 21, 2022 Updated September 21, 2022

What’s hindering Louisiana’s shift toward more renewable energy? Voters say their congressional leaders

Survey finds that nearly half of Louisiana voters support renewables, but most believe that politicians' ties to industry is a roadblock to shifting away from oil and gas.
by Terry L. Jones for Floodlight September 21, 2022 Updated September 21, 2022

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