The 2022 State of Transit Report found that although the New Links network redesign recently rolled out by the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) did result in some improvements, a lot more work is needed.
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Audit Reveals Problems with Louisiana DCFS Child Abuser Registry
November 11, 2022According to a report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, Louisiana requires less evidence before placing someone’s name on a state registry of alleged child abusers. Louisiana’s Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) also fails to properly notify suspected perpetrators that their names are being added to the registry.
NAEP Scores Highlight Ongoing Educational Disparities in Louisiana Schools
November 10, 2022According to the report, fourth-grade Black students’ average scores were 25 points lower than white students in reading, and 27 points lower in math. Neither disparity had improved significantly in the last 20 years.
Study Links Charter Schools to Decline of Traditionally Educated Teachers
November 7, 2022A recent study from the National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice (REACH) found that increasing a district’s charter school enrollment by only 10% decreases the supply of teachers who have a bachelor’s degree in education by as much as 15.2%.
Tens of Thousands At Risk of Disconnection As Entergy Resumes Shutoffs Tomorrow
October 31, 2022According to information released by the utility, over 20,000 accounts are at risk of disconnection, prompting local advocacy groups to push the city council to take steps to extend the current moratorium.
Louisiana Congressman Introduces Federal “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
October 25, 2022Louisiana Congressman Rep. Mike Johnson introduced a bill that would prohibit the discussion of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender dysphoria, and any related subjects with children under 10 at any public or private institution that receives federal funds.
Louisiana Officials Ask Supreme Court to Narrow Definition of “Black” for Voting/Redistricting Purposes
October 22, 2022In a lawsuit currently before the U.S. Supreme Court – Ardoin v. Robinson – Louisiana Sec. of State Kyle Ardoin and the State of Louisiana are arguing that the definition of who can be considered “Black” for voting purposes should be limited.
ACLU Suing ICE at Louisiana Detention Facility For Violating Immigration Law
October 18, 2022The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and several other legal services organizations filed a lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at four detention facilities across the U.S., including one in Ferriday, LA.
Judge Orders Sheriff Susan Hutson to Transport Inmates to Court When Requested Regardless of Staffing Issues
October 14, 2022Judge Laurie White has ordered Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson to transfer inmates to Criminal District Court when requested, in spite of persistent staffing issues at the jail.
Moreno Says Reassignment of Security Aide is Retaliation from Cantrell
October 12, 2022City Council President Helena Moreno says that Deputy Greg Malveaux – an Orleans Parish deputy sheriff assigned to provide security to the council member since 2017 has been reassigned in what she believes is a political reprisal from Mayor LaToya Cantrell
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