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The Lens hires award-winning editor Brett Barrouquere
The Louisiana native spent a decade with The Associated Press and will begin March 6.
New BGR report endorses Nov. 8 ballot measure to require council confirmation of mayor’s department heads
The ballot measure has been a major point of contention between the Cantrell administration and the measure's lead sponsor, Councilman JP Morrell.
After troubled pilot program, city moving forward with plan to respond to mental health emergencies without police
Mayor Cantrell has signed a $1.3 million contract with a non-profit to provide behavioral health crisis response services.
Council defers $70M BioDistrict deal following community opposition
It’s unclear when the contract will come back for consideration before the council, but the BioDistrict hopes it will come up as soon as Oct. 20.
Council to consider controversial $70M BioDistrict tax plan
The proposal would send new sales tax growth in the district to its unelected board, raising concerns from neighborhood groups.
French Quarter could be blanketed in city surveillance cameras under new plan
The proposal would more than triple the number of city crime cameras in the neighborhood.
Gordon Plaza relocation hinges on what prices the city offers for homes
Under the law, the city must get a market appraisal in order to make an offer on the homes. But houses in Gordon Plaza are not worth much on the market.
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.
City Council struggles to attract firms to help regulate Entergy New Orleans
The council is planning to rebid a contract to do a management audit into Entergy New Orleans, after the first bid received zero responses.
