According to a recent report, sexual violence by New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) officers has become an everyday practice of policing. In fact, on average, there is a complaint of sexual violence filed against an NOPD officer every 10 days.
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Report Shows City Still Sitting on Bulk of ARPA Funds, Raises Transparency Concerns
December 16, 2022According to BGR analysts, the City’s appropriations of ARPA funds in 2021 and 2022 were used to cover expenses normally taken from the city’s general fund. As a result, the city stored a similar amount of General Fund revenue as surplus, in part because projected funding gaps didn’t materialize.
Study Finds Criminal Justice Reforms Not Linked to Rise in Violent Crime in Louisiana
December 14, 2022Many Republican lawmakers have attempted to link that rise in crime to criminal justice reforms in more liberal states and cities. However, a recent study found that’s simply not the case.
Over 100 Louisiana Dollar Store Workers March for Safer Stores, Better Pay
December 12, 2022After a number of violent incidents at dollar stores and the Dec. 8 shooting at the Gentilly Dollar Tree that left four people injured, dollar store workers from across New Orleans held a rally and second line to bring awareness to their fight for safer stores and higher wages on Saturday.
State Senate Panel Accuses Medical Board of Obstructing Access to Medical Marijuana
December 9, 2022The committee called on the attorney for the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) to testify regarding the board’s refusal to allow doctors to recommend medical marijuana during a telehealth visit without an in-person visit.
Cantrell Says She Is “Tired of Fighting” in State of City Address
December 8, 2022“I’ve talked a lot about fighting. Fighting to get here, fighting to take on the issues and the challenges. But you know what? I’m tired of fighting,” said Cantrell. “Right now, we’re ready to build.”
NOPD Superintendent Shaun Ferguson to Retire; Council Calls for National Search for New Chief
December 7, 2022After a rocky four-year tenure, New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Shaun Ferguson will retire at the end of the year. Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced Ferguson’s planned retirement on Tuesday, though she did not give a specific date for Ferguson to step down.
DCFS Survey Finds Low Satisfaction, Heavy Caseloads, Lack of Supervisor Support
December 6, 2022According to a new survey released by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, while most of Louisiana’s child welfare workers are passionate about their work, many of them aren’t satisfied with their jobs.
NOPB Receives $1.5 Million to Construct Industrial Park in New Orleans East
December 5, 2022The industrial park will be located on Terminal Road in New Orleans East and is expected to serve as a way for shippers to move their products between truck and rail.
AG Jeff Landry Creates Pro-Censorship Tipline
December 2, 2022On Tuesday, Attorney General Jeff Landry launched a tipline for citizens to report librarians, teachers, and other school and library personnel. According to critics, this is just another government censorship tactic aimed at silencing LGBTQ authors.
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