Hurricane Ida, new predictions on sea level rise compel the state to reevaluate its decision to issue a permit exemption for the project, environmental groups argue.
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Posted inSchools
Who benefits from TOPS? It just became harder to know.
The program’s need-blind structure means that the most disadvantaged students are hit hardest by reductions.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Alleged exclusion of people with felonies from jury pool doesn’t warrant new trial, judge rules
Jury summonses continued to list outdated qualifications after a state law change in 2021.
Posted inEnvironment
‘Forever Chemicals’ detected at five locations in Lower Mississippi River
The federal government has issued advisories, but not yet regulatory standards, for some PFAS chemicals.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Jury trials in New Orleans criminal court halted through February
Eligible jurors may have been excluded as far back as Aug. 2021 when a new state law went into effect.
Posted inCriminal Justice
State appellate court orders hearing on whether New Orleans criminal court has been illegally excluding people with felony convictions from serving on juries
Previous convictions could be challenged pending the outcome of the hearing.
Posted inCriminal Justice
New Orleans trial put on hold as appellate court considers whether people with felony convictions are being illegally excluded from jury service
The state law was changed in 2021.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Mayor’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention has ceased most operations
The city says employees will be rehired once a new fiscal agent is approved.
Posted inEnvironment
Law firm handling Gordon Plaza account for New Orleans adds new appraiser
The new appraiser seems to enjoy support among the residents.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Conditions at a north Louisiana prison were found unconstitutional. A trial starts next week to determine what should be done.
The prison says it has made substantial improvements to conditions and mental health care, but civil rights attorneys say prisoners are still suffering.