Council puts library and housing property tax renewals on the November ballot
It appears that another three property taxes will be allowed to expire at the end of the year without a renewal vote.
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Reality show crew’s appearance at vehicle crash site raises questions about privacy, quality of care among witnesses
Video provided to The Lens appears to show that EMTs were prioritizing the patient above camera access, but critics in the neighborhood are still concerned about privacy.
Two city employees file First Amendment lawsuit against city over social media restrictions
In June, employees were forced to sign the policy, which says they are not allowed to “engage or respond to negative or disparaging posts” about city government.
After qualifying for sheriff election, Susan Hutson joins council member, reform advocates opposing new jail facility
The City Council is poised to vote on a resolution signaling support for a retrofit of the current jail, rather than the controversial Phase III building.
Forensic audit sheds light on allegedly phony background checks by former school official
The auditors detail an apparent “template” that was used to create the phony documents.
As state sees increase in COVID cases, Avegno delivers warning about health system capacity
FEMA denies a request to restart the city’s hotel shelter program, health director says.
French Quarter security tax delayed over demand for hotel exemption
Judge orders Singleton Charter, OPSB to mediation amid school closure threat
Students and staff in limbo as officials wait out a 30-day period before the July 29 board meeting where the revocation recommendation will be heard.
Cantrell administration signals support for $15 minimum wage for city workers
The city also discussed recent issues with trash collection delays.
Police association accuses NOPD Public Integrity Bureau of ignoring, covering up alleged misconduct by politically favored cops
PANO is asking the city’s Civil Service Commission to open an investigation into PIB.
