With jury trials set to begin again in March, New Orleans criminal court prepares for huge volume of cases
Jury trials have come almost to a complete halt over the past two years, creating a massive backlog of cases.
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Consultants release draft maps for new City Council districts, ask for community input
Council and Cantrell administration debate how to expand minority contracting program
The council advanced a motion instructing the administration to formalize regulations for its equitable business program, and create a mentorship program between small and large minority-owned businesses.
Cases drop in NOLA Public Schools, following citywide trend
Daily case counts and test positivity rates in the city have been dropping in recent weeks as well.
UNO: Glitch that delayed student loan refunds for nearly 3,000 students resolved
Extra character in federal awards-management system has been resolved
Enrollment decline likely to continue at NOLA Public Schools, consultant tells board
Matriculation rates indicate that if 100 students enrolled in kindergarten this year, 87 would remain in their cohort their senior year.
Council moves to lift restrictions on live outdoor music and entertainment
The vote directs the City Planning Commission to consider zoning changes that commissioners recommended more than a year ago.
Mayor Cantrell moves to reverse bans on facial recognition, predictive policing and other surveillance tech
Privacy advocates say the city would be taking a step in the wrong direction.
After George Floyd’s murder, the New Orleans City Council created a committee to hear from ‘historically marginalized communities.’ It never met.
The Jerome “Big Duck” Smith Justice System Advisory committee was tasked with advising the council on criminal justice spending and policies.
