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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.

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.
by Jordan Hirsch July 21, 2021 Updated July 21, 2021

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Angola prisoner Bobby Sneed sued the state parole board after it rescinded his release order, charging that the board and its director ignored procedure and law to retaliate against him for going public with his case.
by Nick Chrastil July 21, 2021 Updated July 21, 2021

Immigrant advocacy groups file administrative complaint alleging ICE fails to follow release protocols

The complaint follows the release of 80 Haitian immigrants last week.
by Madeline Aruffo July 19, 2021 Updated July 20, 2021

City Council passes resolution opposing Phase III of the New Orleans jail, supporting retrofit

The city has been ordered to move forward with construction of the facility, but that will require the City Council’s approval.
by Nick Chrastil July 15, 2021 Updated July 15, 2021

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.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 15, 2021 Updated July 15, 2021

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.
by Philip Kiefer July 15, 2021 Updated July 15, 2021

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.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 15, 2021 Updated July 15, 2021

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.
by Nick Chrastil July 14, 2021 Updated July 14, 2021

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.
by Marta Jewson July 14, 2021 Updated July 14, 2021

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.
by Philip Kiefer July 13, 2021

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