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New Orleans Mayor Cantrell backs out of school funding deal as part of austerity push
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration is backing out of a $20 million deal to bail out the city’s school district and fund a host of programs over the next decade as part of a broader austerity push that could see teacher layoffs and significant cuts across city government.
New Orleans mayor backs out of $20M payment to schools
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell appears to have decided against honoring a $20 million settlement agreement with the Orleans Parish School Board that was authorized by the City Council.
New Orleans Councilmembers threaten to freeze Cantrell administration travel over dropped school funding deal
New Orleans City Councilmembers say they plan to crack down on how Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration spends money. Councilmembers JP Morrell, Helena Moreno, Joe Giarrusso and Freddie King appeared at a news conference Monday morning (2/3) as part of a coalition of other city,
New Orleans City Council and School Board call for Mayor Cantrell to uphold $20M settlement for schools
Council and school board members expect to take action after Mayor Cantrell backs out of a promised payment, warning of cuts to student services and programs.
New Orleans schools warn of cuts if city backs out of $20 million deal: 'We need the money'
New Orleans schools could face devastating consequences if the city backs out of a $20 million legal settlement, school leaders said Monday, just days after Mayor LaToya Cantrell said she wants to renegotiate the deal.
Council condemns mayor’s threat to scuttle $20 million settlement with Orleans Parish School Board
OPSB had sued because the city was skimming a portion off of the top of its OPSB tax payments; district officials agreed to settle last year, when the School Board realized it was facing a $36 million deficit.
New Orleans City Council members frustrated over hold up of school board funds
City Council members frustrated over hold up of school board funds
Mayor LaToya Cantrell backs out of $20 million deal with school system as lawmakers cry foul
After New Orleans city leaders promised to give schools $20 million, Mayor LaToya Cantrell has backed out of the deal, a move that could further destabilize an already-reeling school system.
Mayor Cantrell faces backlash after withdrawing from $20 million school settlement
Mayor LaToya Cantrell faces backlash from the City Council after pulling out a $20 million settlement with NOLA Public Schools, an agreement her administration helped negotiate in November last year.
Clancy's Commentary: Mayor Cantrell deflects blame on unpaid $20M school debt
NEW ORLEANS — It’s ironic that Mayor Cantrell blames Donald Trump, who’s known for welching on his debts, for her decision ...
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Gov. Landry, Mayor Cantrell discuss Super Bowl security, honor victims of New Orleans terror attack
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will meet with Gov. Jeff Landry and New Orleans Police Department ...
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'Time to perform': New Orleans ready to host safe, fun Super Bowl, officials say
All the stretching has been done. All the pre-game warm-ups have been completed. It is now time for the City of New Orleans ...