Council members allow Entergy to include nuclear power in the renewable plan, over objections from some environmental advocates. And a group of distressed renters demands action on moving rental assistance funds more quickly.
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Posted inCoronavirus
New Orleans COVID-19 meal assistance program to end soon
The city sent out an email on Friday saying that the federally funded program, which has fed more than 10,000 people, would come to an end this month. But an official said that email was ‘premature.’ Still, the city now plans to end the program after June.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Angola prisoner files federal suit over ‘bizarre and lawless’ parole revocation
Pulling Bobby Sneed’s parole after he was cleared of disciplinary infractions violated his constitutional rights and state law, according to the suit.
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NOLA Public Schools district shelves proposed changes to charter contracts after pushback from schools
The changes included increased protections against retaliation and requirements on reporting suspected abuse to the district. The district will now seek to approve them through OPSB policy, rather than contract revisions.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Bobby Sneed denied parole in rehearing despite being acquitted of disciplinary charges
Months after a unanimous vote to allow Sneed to go free, all parole board members voted on Monday to keep him in prison.
Posted inCriminal Justice
State board rescinds parole for Angola prisoner Bobby Sneed despite dismissal of disciplinary charges
Sneed was granted parole in March. But he faced revocation after prison disciplinary charges. Those charges were dropped this week, but the parole board is still rescinding its March decision.
Posted inSchools
Bricolage educators to vote on union
The school’s CEO says a union is ‘not in the best interests’ of the school.
Posted inCriminal Justice
A man incarcerated at Angola for decades was granted parole. Now, after an alleged overdose days before his release, he may have to stay.
Bobby Sneed’s lawyer fears the 74-year-old inmate may die in prison.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
In suit over legal fees, attorneys ask to invalidate agreement between Cantrell and Edward Wisner trust
The suit primarily seeks to recover fees from BP oil spill litigation. It is not clear how the dispute is connected to the 2020 agreement extending the Wisner Donation in perpetuity.
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Public asks NOLA Public Schools to rename schools for two educators
Public comment on the renaming of 20 facilities is open until Friday.