The ‘smart cities’ controversy goes to court. Phase two of the Angola healthcare civil rights trial. And a state auditor finds that New Orleans schools have fewer certified teachers than others around the state. […]
The city was attempting to block a subpoena issued as part of the City Council’s investigation into the abandoned ‘smart cities’ project. […]
A tough first month for the new sheriff. Masks are back at some city school. Contempt charges possible in ‘smart cities’ probe. And an introduction to The Lens’ new environmental reporter. […]
Read More… from Behind The Lens episode 169: ‘Greetings OPSO Family’
City WiFi project appears to share many of the same conflicts as abandoned ‘smart cities’ deal. A bill to send 17-year-olds to adult jail advances. And more details on the enrollment decline at NOLA Public Schools. […]
Read More… from Behind The Lens episode 168: ‘We keep peeling back an onion and there’s more layers’
Reporter Michael Isaac Stein and host Carolyne Heldman talk about the ‘smart cities’ scandal at City Hall: what’s happened and what’s coming next. […]
Read More… from Behind The Lens episode 166: ‘It seems like no one is interested in getting paid’
OPSB offers incoming superintendent $300K per year. Judge threatens city with contempt of court. And the City Council subpoenas the Cantrell administration. […]
Read More… from Behind The Lens episode 165: ‘You are hereby commanded to appear’
Council members and Gordon Plaza residents both criticized the administration for providing few details of its plan while taking public credit for taking action. […]
Magic Johnson pitches a ‘smart cities’ deal. A potential end to federal monitoring of special education in New Orleans. And a city panel decides to give much-criticized jail healthcare contractor Wellpath another chance. […]
Read More… from Behind The Lens episode 164: ‘There’s no magic’
Jackson was the subject of an investigation by The Lens and Al Jazeera Fault Lines into the ongoing legacy of the state’s split-jury verdict law, years after it was repealed. […]
Read More… from Brandon Jackson, convicted of armed robbery in split-jury vote, granted parole
The final round of charter school renewals. Allegations of contract-fixing for the New Orleans “smart cities” plan. And a reform effort in state prisons has not produced the promised results. […]
Read More… from Behind The Lens episode 153: ‘An effort at rebranding’
