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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.

School district’s property insurance increases by 50 percent

The increase comes after several years of severe tropical weather has caused damage in the city.
by Marta Jewson June 7, 2022 Updated June 7, 2022

Audit: Teachers in New Orleans are less likely to be certified

Certified teachers are likely to be more effective teachers, state data shows.
by Marta Jewson June 7, 2022 Updated June 7, 2022

Second phase of civil rights trial over Angola healthcare begins

In the remedy phase, the plaintiffs will try to convince a federal judge, who has already found the prison in violation of the constitution, to force the state to take corrective measures. Attorneys for the state are arguing that officials have already fixed the problems at Angola.
by Nick Chrastil June 7, 2022 Updated June 7, 2022

Judge allows pre-construction activity for $400 million grain elevator in historic, majority-Black part of St. John Parish

The plaintiffs seek to stop the construction of the grain elevator, alleging that the site likely contains unmarked graves of enslaved people from nearby plantations.
by Joshua Rosenberg June 6, 2022 Updated June 7, 2022

Judge temporarily blocks ‘smart cities’ investigation subpoena issued to top Cantrell aide

The order is only temporary until the full hearing, which is scheduled for next week.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 2, 2022 Updated June 2, 2022

Cantrell sues City Council to block ‘smart cities’ subpoena

The suit comes the day after Councilwoman Helena Moreno initiated motions to hold three officials in contempt for failing to respond to subpoenas.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 2, 2022 Updated June 2, 2022

Council may charge Cantrell officials with contempt for failing to respond to ‘smart cities’ subpoenas

After missing a deadline, the Cantrell administration now plans to comply with the subpoenas.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 1, 2022 Updated June 2, 2022

‘We got everything thrown at us’: Hutson says poor management under Gusman, lack of a real transition led to tumultuous first month as sheriff

Hutson is investigating broken security equipment she says was allowed to languish for months, as well as potentially missing records from the Gusman administration.
by Nick Chrastil May 31, 2022 Updated June 2, 2022

NOLA Public Schools reinstates indoor mask recommendation

by Marta Jewson May 31, 2022 Updated May 31, 2022

District cites Abramson Sci Academy for special education

Abramson officials deny the district’s assertions and requested a retraction.
by Marta Jewson May 27, 2022 Updated May 27, 2022

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