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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.

Council begins process to place expiring affordable housing tax on Nov. ballot

Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s office said that renewing the tax isn’t Cantrell’s “preference,” and that she wanted to propose a new set of property taxes next year instead.
by Michael Isaac Stein June 1, 2021 Updated June 1, 2021

Bricolage Academy educators vote in favor of unionization

The vote was 42-18 in favor of unionization.
by Marta Jewson May 28, 2021 Updated May 28, 2021

Bill to give new trials to people convicted by split juries dies in committee

by Nick Chrastil May 27, 2021 Updated May 26, 2022

NOPD issues warrant for former Singleton Charter CFO amid background checks investigation

The warrant accuses Catrina Reed of theft and injuring public records.
by Marta Jewson May 27, 2021 Updated May 27, 2021

First grant issued by new ‘culture bearer’ fund is $1.2 million to Super Bowl Host Committee

The president of the The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund said the fund already had an “agreement” with the Host Committee to make the payments, but couldn’t say whether that agreement had been formalized or was legally binding.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 26, 2021 Updated May 27, 2021

‘The only hope they may have’: After Supreme Court decision, a bill to address non-unanimous jury convictions to be heard at the legislature on Thursday

The bill is opposed by the Louisiana District Attorneys Association.
by Nick Chrastil May 26, 2021 Updated May 26, 2022

Bricolage names interim CEO days before union election

On Friday, teachers at the school will vote on a union
by Marta Jewson May 26, 2021 Updated May 26, 2021

DA Jason Williams announces decision to prosecute two teenagers as adults, going back on campaign promise

Williams was the only candidate in last year’s election to pledge never to prosecute juveniles in adult court.
by Nick Chrastil May 24, 2021 Updated May 24, 2021

COVID-19 cases in NOLA Public Schools hold steady as school year winds down

People quarantining dropped from 506 to 408.
by Marta Jewson May 24, 2021 Updated May 24, 2021

Dozens of current NOPD officers are on the DA’s list of cops with credibility issues. But some misconduct — including discrimination and unauthorized use of force — doesn’t appear to make the cut.

The list was compiled by the NOPD’s Public Integrity Bureau. DA Jason Williams says he will be creating his own list as well.
by Nick Chrastil May 24, 2021 Updated June 21, 2021

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