District CFO says the upcoming school year could be another tough financial one due to ongoing revenue fallout from the pandemic.
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Posted inCriminal Justice
Council considers measures to stop Phase III jail expansion, but it’s unclear whether they will succeed
The council advanced a motion asking the City Planning Commission to study an alternative to Phase III, even though the director of the City Planning Commission said it likely isn’t necessary.
Posted inSchools
After mediation with NOLA Public Schools, Singleton clears background check warning
The Superintendent has announced his intent to revoke the school’s charter.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Prisoners at David Wade Correctional facility went on hunger strike to protest conditions, alleged overuse of restrictive housing
Prisoners participating in the action described a lack of mental health and medical care, being denied access to their families and attorneys and being exposed to extreme temperatures.
Posted inCoronavirus
NOLA Public Schools to require masks amid delta variant surge
The news is a reversal of the district’s previous return to school plan.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Judge denies city’s attempt to halt Phase III jail construction
Cantrell administration hoped to delay work on the facility, which it opposes, pending an appeal of a January court order to move forward with it.
Posted inCoronavirus
As COVID cases rise, Cantrell stops short of new restrictions, but issues mask ‘advisory’
Daily COVID cases have increased 800 percent over two weeks in New Orleans.
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After pandemic break, OPSB returns to in-person meetings next week
Boardroom capacity will be limited with overflow space in the lobby.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Opponents of proposal to move City Hall to Municipal Auditorium must come up with their own plan — without city resources — mayor says at meeting
‘You have 90 days to identify another use’ to secure FEMA funding for the building, or the city moves forward with the City Hall plan, Cantrell said on Tuesday.
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Judge dismisses prisoner’s lawsuit against parole board, but calls allegations ‘extremely troubling’
Angola prisoner Bobby Sneed sued the state parole board after it rescinded his release order, charging that the board and its director ignored procedure and law to retaliate against him for going public with his case.