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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.

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

Former court clerk candidate files ethics complaint against PAC that opposed him, criticizes U.S. congressman’s involvement in race

The complaint doesn’t accuse Congressman Troy Carter of any specific legal violation, but takes issue with his role in local race.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 20, 2022 Updated September 24, 2022

Rev. Charles Southall III charged with money laundering

A bill of information, which typically indicates that a defendant is cooperating, comes months before the federal trial of former First NBC Bank CEO Ashton Ryan, who was involved in various businesses and on a charter school board with Southall.
by Charles Maldonado and Marta Jewson September 19, 2022 Updated September 20, 2022

Council sides with Gordon Plaza residents in fight over property buyout appraisals

A motion passed on Thursday instructs the city to use ‘replacement cost’ rather than market value.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 15, 2022 Updated September 15, 2022

Court vacates permits for proposed $9.4 billion petrochemical plant in state’s Chemical Corridor

Formosa’s own modeling showed that the plant’s emissions would push area pollution over federal standards.
by Joshua Rosenberg September 15, 2022 Updated October 6, 2022

Several detainees injured by DOC officers during shakedown of New Orleans jail last week

Sheriff’s Office again offers little information on the operation or the alleged injuries.
by Nick Chrastil September 15, 2022 Updated September 15, 2022

NOLA Public Schools: Foundation Prep violated special education laws

The district alleges the charter school group failed to report an incident in a timely manner.
by Marta Jewson September 13, 2022 Updated September 13, 2022

US Dept. of Justice official expressed concerns over state’s ‘problematic’ plan to move kids to Angola, offered assistance

The transfers could violate federal law and open the state up to litigation, a juvenile justice official at the federal agency wrote days after the state's plan was announced.
by Nick Chrastil September 12, 2022 Updated September 14, 2022

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