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Council approves resolution opposing Phase III jail building, declines to vote on alternative retrofit plan

The resolution instructs the council’s attorneys to prepare and submit an amicus brief in federal appeals court expressing the council’s opposition to the controversial jail building.
by Nick Chrastil February 3, 2022 Updated February 3, 2022

‘The needs are urgent’: Sheriff-elect Hutson pledges compliance with jail consent decree, seeks long-term operating agreement with city

The sheriff-elect praised the City Council over its opposition to a controversial new jail facility.
by Charles Maldonado February 2, 2022 Updated February 3, 2022

Louisiana State Police used surveillance drones at George Floyd protests in New Orleans and Baton Rouge

A New Orleans surveillance watchdog group calls the deployment of drones over protests a misuse of technology.
by Nick Chrastil January 27, 2022 Updated January 27, 2022

COVID-19 cases, quarantines drop in NOLA Public Schools

The district is requiring children over 5 to be fully vaccinated by Feb. 1.
by Marta Jewson January 24, 2022 Updated January 24, 2022

School Board praises City Council’s reversal on education grants

The money funds three district programs that serve children in the juvenile justice system and those struggling with attendance, truancy and behavioral issues.
by Marta Jewson January 21, 2022 Updated January 21, 2022

City crime cameras used to dispute workers’ comp claim and justify firing three city workers

Firefighters’ union president says the Real Time Crime Center camera network shouldn’t be used for city employment matters.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 19, 2022 Updated January 19, 2022

School District wants City Council to boot Mayor’s Office from education grant process

OPSB members criticize contracted hiring firm over low attendance at superintendent search meetings.
by Marta Jewson January 19, 2022 Updated January 19, 2022

City of New Orleans distributing counterfeit N95 masks in giveaway program

The city said that although the masks are still “protective,” even though they haven’t received official approval from the federal government to be labeled “N95 masks.”
by Michael Isaac Stein January 14, 2022 Updated January 14, 2022

New Orleans schools shatter weekly record with 2,233 COVID-19 cases reported

The school district is not calling for remote learning, though several schools have independently decided to pivot to virtual instruction.
by Marta Jewson January 10, 2022 Updated January 11, 2022

NOPD announces it will no longer issue citations for simple possession of marijuana, months after council pardon ordinance

The New Orleans City Council passed a law last year requiring automatic pardons for possession of small amounts of marijuana.
by Nick Chrastil January 7, 2022 Updated January 7, 2022

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