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Category: Top Story

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

Council considers measures to stop Phase III jail expansion, but it’s unclear whether they will succeed

The council advanced a motion asking the City Planning Commission to study an alternative to Phase III, even though the director of the City Planning Commission said it likely isn't necessary.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 27, 2021 Updated July 28, 2021

Prisoners at David Wade Correctional facility went on hunger strike to protest conditions, alleged overuse of restrictive housing

Prisoners participating in the action described a lack of mental health and medical care, being denied access to their families and attorneys and being exposed to extreme temperatures.
by Nick Chrastil July 23, 2021 Updated July 23, 2021

Judge dismisses prisoner’s lawsuit against parole board, but calls allegations ‘extremely troubling’

Angola prisoner Bobby Sneed sued the state parole board after it rescinded his release order, charging that the board and its director ignored procedure and law to retaliate against him for going public with his case.
by Nick Chrastil July 21, 2021 Updated July 21, 2021

Reality show crew’s appearance at vehicle crash site raises questions about privacy, quality of care among witnesses

Video provided to The Lens appears to show that EMTs were prioritizing the patient above camera access, but critics in the neighborhood are still concerned about privacy.
by Philip Kiefer July 15, 2021 Updated July 15, 2021

As state sees increase in COVID cases, Avegno delivers warning about health system capacity

FEMA denies a request to restart the city’s hotel shelter program, health director says.
by Philip Kiefer July 13, 2021

Police association accuses NOPD Public Integrity Bureau of ignoring, covering up alleged misconduct by politically favored cops

PANO is asking the city’s Civil Service Commission to open an investigation into PIB.
by Nick Chrastil July 8, 2021 Updated July 8, 2021

Tulane School of Medicine placed on probation by accreditor amid allegations of racism, lack of diversity

Graduate medical programs at the university attracted national attention earlier this year following the suspension of Dr. Princess Dennar.
by Philip Kiefer July 6, 2021 Updated July 7, 2021

Council approves $15 minimum wage for city contractors, but city employees say they deserve the same

The new Living Wage Ordinance for contractors would raise the minimum to $13.25 an hour next year and $15 in 2023. Some direct city employees earn far less, and the council can’t change that on its own.
by Michael Isaac Stein July 1, 2021 Updated July 2, 2021

Many Louisiana residents may need to renew Medicaid benefits as COVID-19 emergency winds down

Letters sent this month are an early step in winding down pandemic programs.
by Philip Kiefer June 29, 2021 Updated June 29, 2021

City workers from Department of Public Works initiate strike

The strike comes a week after the City Council advanced a proposal to mandate a minimum $15 an hour wage for city contractors, but not for direct city employees
by Michael Isaac Stein June 28, 2021 Updated June 28, 2021

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