Much remains mysterious about the ethical rot that led federal prosecutors to indulge in anonymous online chatter.
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Ethics Board: Friends of King CEO Doris Hicks, 3 relatives violated nepotism law
The Louisiana Board of Ethics has filed charges against Friends of King Schools CEO Doris Hicks and three relatives after finding them in violation of state law aimed to prevent nepotism. The action follows a Lens story that reported Hicks had hired six family members.
The Lens’ election guide for the 2014 New Orleans judicial races
We have profiles, documents and news links for every judicial candidate in a contested race.
Monique Barial would encourage mediation if elected domestic judge
She said she wouldn’t make everyone show up at 9 a.m., only to wait hours for a hearing.
If elected judge, Ruth Ramsey says she would make everyone feel welcome in Civil District Court
She said filing fees should be waived more often because poor people can’t afford them.
Plans for Moton move to a new schoolhouse are in limbo; search for teachers continues
Board takes a careless approach to rules of proper procedure, including provision of documents to the public.
Harney moves start of school day to 8 a.m. as a convenience for faculty with kids
School year begins Aug. 6; Bruno & Tervalon lands contract to audit the school.
Moton board discusses water damage at St. James Major church building
The board apparently violated state Open Meetings Law when it went into executive session.
Civic groups quiz candidates on transparency, other issues
Landrieu, many council candidates decline to answer yes-or-no questions on openness and accountability.
Michael Bagneris raises $220,000 in bid to replace Mayor Mitch Landrieu
But Landrieu still has more than $1 million to spend.