Bill filed at legislature aims to grant new trials to people in prison with non-unanimous convictions
A similar bill last year was voted down in committee.
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New Orleans public schools recommends masks through March 18
The district’s requirement will last two weeks longer than the city’s, which was lifted Thursday.
Orleans Parish School Board to invite superintendent candidates to interview
The board did not name any specific applicants.
NOLA Public Schools accuses Singleton Charter operator of violating state sunshine laws
The nonprofit dissolved the committee that is supposed to oversee the James M. Singleton Charter School.
Cantrell’s Wisner Trust extension was illegal, had ‘no discernible public purpose or benefit,’ council argues in recent legal filing
The City Council has asked a judge to be added to an ongoing lawsuit that seeks to invalidate a 2020 agreement that some council members believe is costing the city millions of dollars.
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.
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
