Proposed millage could create 1,500 early childhood seats in New Orleans
State and federal match programs could grow the program even more.
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City health officials urge caution, vaccination as ‘omicron’ COVID variant found in North America
The variant has not been found locally yet but has spread to several countries in Europe and Africa and was found in Canada over the weekend.
City bidding out jail’s healthcare contract
National contractor Wellpath has served the provider since 2014.
Council budget additions could include Gordon Plaza relocation, night mayor, crime cameras and eviction defense
Weekly COVID cases slightly down, but quarantines up, at New Orleans schools
The NOLA Public Schools district reported 46 ‘active’ cases among staff and students this week, down slightly from 50 last week.
BGR comes out in support of library property tax, against housing tax on Dec. 11 ballot
City has provided no answers about varying Housing Fund collections and has not followed required budgeting procedures for the affordable housing tax, the group says.
Brandon Jackson, convicted of robbery in split-jury vote, given new parole hearing
Jackson was convicted of robbery in a 10-2 vote. Since split verdicts were declared unconstitutional last year, he has been fighting his conviction in court. But the state parole board may offer him an alternative path to freedom.
NOLA Public Schools superintendent calls for Singleton, Arise to close at end of school year
Four other charter schools that did not meet renewal standards earned three-year contract renewals.
In suit against parole board, judge orders Angola prisoner Bobby Sneed released from prison
Sneed sued the state parole board for illegal imprisonment after his parole was stripped.
Lusher suspends renaming study group after threat of litigation
In a demand letter, a group says the board's use of 'study groups,' meeting in private, in the renaming process violates state law.
