In Orleans Parish, judges have eliminated confusion with a blanket halt on evictions. But other parishes have not taken the same step.
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‘We’re looking at a lot of new homeless people’: Service providers report growing number of people on street as pandemic drags on
A recent survey by Unity of Greater New Orleans found the number of homeless people was more than four times its previous estimate a few months ago.
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Foundation Supporters Baptist Community Ministries Baptist Community Ministries (BCM) is one of the largest private foundations in Louisiana with a commitment to the greater New Orleans region and to the attainment of a more healthy community for the people living here. BCM funds programs in the following zones of interest: education, public safety & governmental […]
Posted inOpinion
No place for intimidation and fear: Tenants’ rights must be protected, especially during economic crisis caused by COVID-19
“We will not be intimidated by any attempts to keep tenants from learning critical information regarding their protection.”
Posted inSchools
New Orleans charter schools, district team up to access funding for homeless students
The NOLA Public Schools district is the lead educational agency and will reimburse charter schools for eligible expenses.
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 94: Inhabited dwellings
A parole hearing for the man serving life for stealing hedge clippers. Virtual school in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish. And fears of a looming wave of evictions.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Sheriff’s Office budget creates $13 million question mark for the 2020 budget
Also at Thursday’s budget hearing, the Orleans Public Defender’s Office advocated for greater funding, saying their current budget isn’t enough to end a year-long hiring freeze.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Schools
Kira Orange Jones qualified to run for BESE after judge denies challenge
The challenge was based on outstanding 2015 and 2017 state taxes. Jones filed them the day before qualifying for reelection.
Posted inSchools
Judge’s order allows Sophie B. Wright students to walk at graduation, but it may have come too late
The order came down 15 minutes before graduation was set to begin, according to a civil rights attorney who represented six students.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Political connections, contributions helped utility consultants keep lucrative contracts for decades, former council members say
New Orleans City Council members have come and gone over the past three decades. But a group of consultants who help them regulate Entergy, and charge millions per year, have remained remarkably consistent.