No masks required for vaccinated NOLA Public Schools staff, students this fall
Unvaccinated staff and students must still wear masks and quarantine if necessary.
Category: News
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.
Tulane School of Medicine placed on probation by accreditor amid allegations of racism, lack of diversity
Graduate medical programs at the university attracted national attention earlier this year following the suspension of Dr. Princess Dennar.
Judge’s order temporarily prevents OPSB from closing Singleton Charter
The two sides will have a hearing Thursday.
Council approves $15 minimum wage for city contractors, but city employees say they deserve the same
The new Living Wage Ordinance for contractors would raise the minimum to $13.25 an hour next year and $15 in 2023. Some direct city employees earn far less, and the council can’t change that on its own.
NOLA Public Schools moves to close Singleton Charter School this summer
If the superintendent’s recommendation stands, Singleton Charter School will close and scatter students across other city charter schools before school starts in the fall.
City Council moves toward full decriminalization of marijuana possession, pardons for anyone cited after 2010
A proposed law would give "prospective pardons" to anyone cited for marijuana possession under city law.
Many Louisiana residents may need to renew Medicaid benefits as COVID-19 emergency winds down
Letters sent this month are an early step in winding down pandemic programs.
City Council advances resolution to limit campaign contributions from Entergy and utility consultants
Several similar resolutions have been approved since 2006, but this new one adds new restrictions on donations from Entergy employees and extends the restrictions to council candidates who aren’t currently sitting council members.
COVID-19 cases in public schools remain low as summer school ends
This is the final weekly update the district will issue for the 2020-21 school year.
City workers from Department of Public Works initiate strike
The strike comes a week after the City Council advanced a proposal to mandate a minimum $15 an hour wage for city contractors, but not for direct city employees
