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After landmark voting rights ruling, plaintiffs target Louisiana’s lone majority-Black congressional district
The same group that successfully brought the case that eliminated the 6th Congressional District is now pressing to get the 2nd Congressional District redrawn. Voting rights groups in the state are…
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6mCity Planning Commission recommends short-term rental policy changes
The City Planning Commission reviewed transit study recommendations, suggesting the city to adopt a motion to redefine current short-term rental definitions and regulations.
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13mLeah Chase School could close under new district framework
A measure approved by an Orleans Parish School Board committee could put the direct-run Leah Chase School at risk, despite a large donation from school supporters.
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4mHenry "Teddy" Stewart, a public servant whose work vastly impacted City of Kenner
A minister and entrepreneur, Stewart's community work focused on civil rights, public safety and economic self-sufficiency.
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6mRTA board selects Justin Augustine III as CEO
Augustine previously led the RTA when it was under private management.
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8mAt City Council town halls, residents voice concern with tax hikes, make suggestions for what to pay for with funds raised
New Orleans residents voiced their frustration at the prospect of higher property taxes at two town hall meetings held by New Orleans City Councilmember over the past week about a potential millage “roll forward” which would increase property taxes. At the town halls, held at Jesuit High School on Oct. 22 and Cabrini High School […]