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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.

Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation no longer maintaining, paying taxes on remaining properties

The foundation owes nearly $15,000 in back taxes and unpaid fines. But that number may be even larger when taking 2022 taxes into account.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 31, 2022 Updated March 31, 2022

OPSB selects Avis Williams as next superintendent

Though the board still needs to finalize a contract, board members said Williams would be the first permanent female superintendent of the district.
by Marta Jewson March 30, 2022 Updated March 31, 2022

OPSB interviews three finalists for superintendent job

The board is set to vote on a finalist at a special meeting Wednesday afternoon.
by Marta Jewson March 29, 2022 Updated March 29, 2022

COVID-19 cases appear to remain low in NOLA Public Schools, though reporting has changed

A NOLA Public Schools press release appeared to suggest that some schools may no longer be reporting their numbers to the district.
by Marta Jewson March 28, 2022 Updated March 28, 2022

Despite campaign promises and settlement agreement, DA Jason Williams appears to lack a written policy on turning over evidence

The lack of a policy may violate a legal settlement, and public defenders and the Innocence Project New Orleans say a lack of policy could lead to wrongful convictions
by Nick Chrastil March 28, 2022 Updated March 28, 2022

Assessor again grants Folgers millions in erroneous tax exemptions

The inaccurate exemptions, some of which have been active since 2019, apply to upwards of $140 million of Folgers’ property.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 24, 2022 Updated March 26, 2022

Early childhood tax agreement could send $1.5 million annually to school district

If voters approve the early childhood education millage on April 30, the city would collect an estimated $21 million annually to fund 1,000 new seats.
by Marta Jewson March 23, 2022 Updated March 24, 2022

Two bills before legislature aim to improve prison medical care

One bill would create a prison medical advisory council. The other would eliminate prisoner co-pays.
by Nick Chrastil March 23, 2022 Updated March 23, 2022

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

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