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This category showcases the lead coverage readers need to know, offering context, clarity, and insight into issues shaping New Orleans and beyond.

‘A very Louisiana story:’ apparent state law violation by city election chief may have helped him avoid more serious crime

The potential legal violations arose when Clerk of Criminal Court Arthur Morrell sent endorsement letters to the city’s election commissioners, urging them to vote for Darren Lombard to replace him as clerk.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 22, 2021 Updated December 23, 2021

NOLA Public Schools students 5 and up must be vaccinated by Feb. 1

Cantrell administration to extend proof-of-vaccination requirement for restaurants to include anyone over the age of 5.
by Marta Jewson December 16, 2021 Updated December 17, 2021

Louisiana policy intended to reform solitary confinement still leaves people in indefinite lockdown

Officials say the total number of people in restrictive housing has gone down, but the state doesn’t keep enough data to substantiate that claim.
by Eli Cahan and Nick Chrastil December 15, 2021 Updated December 15, 2021

City dismisses contract-fixing allegations in ‘smart cities’ project

Emails show that city consulted with a ‘pro bono’ consultant connected to the winning bidder weeks before advertisements for bids went out.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 14, 2021 Updated May 26, 2022

New sheriff in town

In a major upset, Hutson defeats 17-year incumbent Sheriff Marlin Gusman.
by Nick Chrastil December 11, 2021 Updated December 12, 2021

Years-long dispute over jail size a key issue in race for sheriff

Incumbent Sheriff Marlin Gusman has taken credit for reducing the jail’s footprint and population. But his record shows him frequently working to increase the size of the jail.
by Nick Chrastil December 8, 2021 Updated December 9, 2021

COVID-19 cases steady in schools as state lawmakers reject requiring COVID-19 vaccine for Louisiana students

Gov. John Bel Edwards is likely to override their 13-2 vote rejecting adding the shot to the list.
by Marta Jewson December 6, 2021 Updated December 6, 2021

Plan to ‘right-size’ school district could include charter consolidations, closures

Decreasing enrollment, facility upkeep and financial effects of COVID-19 are all factors.
by Marta Jewson December 2, 2021 Updated May 26, 2022

City Council passes 2022 budget, debates Gordon Plaza relocation

Moving residents from Gordon Plaza site will likely cost tens of millions of dollars. Council members hope to allocate the money in the capital budget, but that takes time.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 1, 2021 Updated December 1, 2021

City Planning Commission approves retrofit of jail as alternative to new Phase III facility

Council members have indicated that they will not vote to approve a zoning ordinance required to build Phase III, though a federal judge has ordered the city to move ahead with the building.
by Nick Chrastil November 30, 2021 Updated December 3, 2021

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