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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 Board selects three finalists for superintendent

NOLA Public Schools officials announce school relocations.
by Marta Jewson March 22, 2022 Updated March 22, 2022

COVID-19 cases drop again in schools as city, district lift restrictions

The district dropped its universal masking recommendation and city officials lifted their vaccination or negative test requirement for certain businesses on Monday.
by Marta Jewson March 21, 2022 Updated March 21, 2022

Council flexes budgetary power in dispute with Mayor over unfinished roadwork, struggling departments

Council members say they are trying to use the power of the purse to force Cantrell to improve city services and communication. The measures are expected to go to a final vote next month.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 17, 2022 Updated March 19, 2022

Judge to city: No more delays on Phase III

City now says FEMA is causing delays.
by Nick Chrastil March 16, 2022 Updated March 17, 2022

City Council finalizes new district map, but redistricting debate will continue

All of Treme going to District C, Broadmoor to B. Lower 9th Ward to remain in District E.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 16, 2022 Updated March 16, 2022

Jail healthcare contract still undecided after selection committee defers vote

Wellpath has held the contract, worth millions per year, since 2014.
by Nick Chrastil March 16, 2022 Updated March 16, 2022

School board advances 7 superintendent candidates

The candidates will undergo a more thorough background and reference check and finalists will be interviewed again in the coming weeks.
by Marta Jewson March 15, 2022 Updated March 16, 2022

Reported cases in NOLA Public Schools remain low; quarantines increase

District reports 36 active cases, 93 quarantines.
by Marta Jewson March 14, 2022 Updated March 14, 2022

City Council formally tells Mayor Cantrell to ‘fairly follow and enforce laws’

The council’s complaints were related to the Phase III jail expansion, the lack of enforcement of certain laws and the city’s decision to start enforcing a law limiting the size of second lines
by Michael Isaac Stein March 10, 2022 Updated March 16, 2022

Orleans DA’s review of split-jury convictions has slowed since last year, but office maintains it’s making progress

After vacating 22 cases at once a month into Williams’ tenure, the reviews are now more individualized. The head of the Civil Rights Division now says the office can’t commit to vacating all non-unanimous cases.
by Nick Chrastil March 9, 2022 Updated May 26, 2022

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