Proposed ordinance would require city vehicle fleet to go electric
The City Council will also consider a non-binding resolution encouraging the city government to use 100 percent renewable energy for city buildings and operations by 2025.
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At budget hearing, council raises privacy, cost concerns over ‘smart cities’ proposal
A proposal under consideration by the Cantrell administration would create a city-led internet service and lead to the installation of thousands of ‘smart’ devices that could collect data on residents.
French Quarter security tax delayed over demand for hotel exemption
Suspended $24M state rental assistance program has only disbursed $115,000 in New Orleans
State expected $5.6 million to go to the city. $7 million worth of applications are still being processed two months after state stopped taking new applicants.
Police release body cam footage from expressway clash with protesters
Video released after criticism for use of tear gas, projectiles.
Los desastres naturales afectan a la salud mental. Cuéntanos de tu experiencia
Estamos investigando las consecuencias sobre el estrés que tienen los incendios forestales, los huracanes, las inundaciones, y ahora, además, el COVID-19. Necesitamos tu ayuda.
Photos: See inside the Convention Center coronavirus medical facility and U.S. Navy housing units
The state is retrofitting the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center to house coronavirus patients who are still in recovery and need supervision, but don't need to the acute care of a hospital setting.
The Convention Center coronavirus step-down center: How will it work, and what’s the cost?
Contracts finalized this week total $76 million for the first month, though much of that is likely to be covered by the federal government.
Weak grading policy prompts district review of all high school promotion plans
One high school administrator said the district told her to change school policy in what may have been an overstep.
City Council creates special committee to examine the Hard Rock collapse
The council's decision goes against the wishes of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, who argued the council has "no role" in investigating the collapse.
