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City releases new information on ‘smart cities’ project after council subpoena

The four-page letter does not address many of the council’s questions and concerns, but it does provide more information about the plan than was previously available.
by Michael Isaac Stein April 12, 2022 Updated May 26, 2022

Council president subpoenas Cantrell administration over ‘smart cities’ deal

The Cantrell administration is now considering beginning the project — originally pitched as a multiyear contract — with a one-year agreement, which would not require council approval.
by Michael Isaac Stein April 11, 2022 Updated May 26, 2022

NBA legend Magic Johnson tells City Council to back Cantrell’s ‘smart cities’ project, despite missing details

The City Council still needs to approve the multi-year contract for the contract, but so far, that contract hasn't been presented to the public or Council President Helena Moreno.
by Michael Isaac Stein April 6, 2022 Updated May 26, 2022

After city contract solicitation produced only two bidders, panel recommends city stay with current jail health vendor

The selection of Wellpath for the multimillion-dollar contract came in spite of criticism from incoming Sheriff Susan Hutson, who takes office next month. The committee vote means the Cantrell administration is now free to negotiate a final contract.
by Charles Maldonado April 4, 2022 Updated April 4, 2022

Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation no longer maintaining, paying taxes on remaining properties

The foundation owes nearly $15,000 in back taxes and unpaid fines. But that number may be even larger when taking 2022 taxes into account.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 31, 2022 Updated March 31, 2022

OPSB selects Avis Williams as next superintendent

Though the board still needs to finalize a contract, board members said Williams would be the first permanent female superintendent of the district.
by Marta Jewson March 30, 2022 Updated March 31, 2022

OPSB interviews three finalists for superintendent job

The board is set to vote on a finalist at a special meeting Wednesday afternoon.
by Marta Jewson March 29, 2022 Updated March 29, 2022

Despite campaign promises and settlement agreement, DA Jason Williams appears to lack a written policy on turning over evidence

The lack of a policy may violate a legal settlement, and public defenders and the Innocence Project New Orleans say a lack of policy could lead to wrongful convictions
by Nick Chrastil March 28, 2022 Updated March 28, 2022

Assessor again grants Folgers millions in erroneous tax exemptions

The inaccurate exemptions, some of which have been active since 2019, apply to upwards of $140 million of Folgers’ property.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 24, 2022 Updated March 26, 2022

School Board selects three finalists for superintendent

NOLA Public Schools officials announce school relocations.
by Marta Jewson March 22, 2022 Updated March 22, 2022

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