Skip to content

Focused On

  • Lens Carnival Edition
  • ICE in Orleans
  • Justice
  • In the N.O.
  • Opinion

Main Navigation

The Lens
  • Subscribe
  • ❤ Donate
The Lens
  • Subscribe
  • ❤ Donate

Focused On

  • Lens Carnival Edition
  • ICE in Orleans
  • Justice
  • In the N.O.
  • Opinion

Topics

  • Criminal Justice
  • Environment
  • Government & Politics
  • Land Use
  • Schools

Sign Up for the Latest News

  • The Lens Newsletter
  • About The Lens
  • Our Staff

Follow The Lens

  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

Listen to Behind The Lens Podcast

  • Spotify
  • Lens Carnival Edition
  • Criminal Justice
  • Schools
  • Opinion
  • In the N.O.
  • Environment
  • Podcast
  • About The Lens
  • Support Us

Tag: act246

New Orleans Health Department launches a misoprostol map

To assist physicians and patients, the NOHD announces the launch of a map of Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, which pinpoints pharmacies that are stocked with the controlled substance misoprostol.
by La'Shance Perry January 16, 2025 Updated January 16, 2025

Fighting Act 246 in court

As advocates and lawyers file suit against the state, asking a judge to bar the reclassification of drugs used for medication abortion, women seeking IUDs and needing prenatal care say that they are also feeling the effects of the new law.
by La'Shance Perry December 18, 2024 Updated December 20, 2024

About The Lens

The Lens fights to reveal and report on issues that impact the community and the region. Staunchly defending the public's right to know and deeply committed to sharing our knowledge with the community at large. We center human impact in all our work.

Our reporting has more urgency than ever.

Sign up to get the latest news on New Orleans and the Gulf South sent directly to your inbox.

 
 

Support The Lens

We depend on your support. A generous gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you this service.

Donate Now

Most Popular

Despite scant plans and heated criticism, Louisiana Senate committee passes bills to overhaul New Orleans courtsDespite scant plans and heated criticism, Louisiana Senate committee passes bills to overhaul New Orleans courtsApril 1, 2026Bernard SmithCriminal Justice
Stop building prisons and start investing in kids: the proven roadmap that Louisiana has ignored for 25 yearsStop building prisons and start investing in kids: the proven roadmap that Louisiana has ignored for 25 yearsMarch 31, 2026Gina WomackCriminal Justice
Meta triples order of gas-fired power plants for its AI campus in LouisianaMeta triples order of gas-fired power plants for its AI campus in LouisianaMarch 30, 2026Lens staffEnvironment

The Lens
The Lens fights to reveal and report on issues that impact the community and the region. Staunchly defending the public's right to know and deeply committed to sharing our knowledge with the community at large. We center human impact in all our work.
  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • About The Lens
  • Our Staff
  • Employment
  • Contact us
  • Corrections
  • Support The Lens
  • Get The Lens Newsletter
INN Member LION Member
© 2024 The Lens. All Rights Reserved.
How are we doing? If you have 5 minutes, we'd love your feedback on our work.

Continue to The Lens