Grain elevator tax deal could cost St. John Parish more than $200 million over 30 years, analysis finds
Greenfield Louisiana inked a deal that allows it to pay a flat fee in lieu of taxes for decades.
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Federal magistrate judge demands answers regarding ongoing discussions of jail retrofit alternative to Phase III
The court has ordered the city move forward on Phase III over opposition from Mayor Cantrell and Sheriff Hutson.
NOLA Public Schools accuses KIPP of violating discipline policies, special education laws
KIPP, New Orleans’ largest charter network, disputes the most serious allegations, saying the district’s review process was inadequate.
Supt. Avis Williams welcomes students to 2022-23 school year
Williams is kicking off a series of community listening sessions across the city starting Tuesday evening.
Louisiana Supreme Court could decide legality of kids being held in out-of-state juvenile detention facilities
Local governments around the state have been sending pretrial juvenile detainees to neighboring states for years. One lawyer says the practice is against state law.
New cruise trips in River Parishes, touted as economic boon, not happening anytime soon
Officials said at a recent event that ships would be landing within weeks. But no one has applied for permits to build a dock.
Council passes ‘guardrails’ ordinance on police use of facial recognition, but does not require approval of judge
Criminal court judges said they wanted more information on the technology before they are in charge of approving it.
Council to consider ordinances requiring greater transparency on facial recognition, police operations
Cantrell admin opposes proposal calling for NOPD to submit raw data on crime, staffing and surveillance usage.
‘Dead zone’ smaller than expected, but bigger than desired
Though significantly smaller than expected, this year's dead zone still far exceeds the long-term goal.
Sole OPSB interim applicant Donaldo Batiste appointed to District 4 seat
Batiste is the second interim board member appointed this year, after two resigned mid-term.
