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23 hours ago · A jury reached a verdict Jan. 29 on a First Amendment case filed by environmental justice activist Joy Banner against St. John the Baptist Parish President Jaclyn Hotard, Parish Council President Michael Wright and the parish.

5 days ago · New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell appears to have decided against honoring a $20 million, City Council-authorized settlement agreement with the Orleans Parish School Board, councilmembers announced on Saturday (Feb. 1).. The agreement, which was intended to help the city’s schools pull out of an estimated $36 million deficit and settle a long-running lawsuit filed by the School Board against ...

Jan 3, 2025 · The hospitality company Roami says it is providing free housing for families affected by the event. Families can email [email protected] if they are traveling to New Orleans to help care for a loved one.. The federal Office for Victims of Crime offers resources for victims of terrorism and mass violence.. For those looking to help. The Blood Center is seeking donors.

6 days ago · “The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve,” wrote Matthew J. Vaeth, acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, in the memo.

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Former Verite News fellows Josie Abugov (left) and Nigell Moses (center) report on community fridges in New Orleans. Credit: Minh Ha / Verite News Lue Palmer (right), a former Verite News fellow, reporting in the field at a climate justice event in New Orleans on Nov. 3, 2023. Credit: Minh Ha / Verite News