🌱 'Don't Say Gay' Bill + Jazz Fest Success

New Orleans LA

11 May, 2022

2:35 AM

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Good day, people of New Orleans! Shannon Denney here with your Wednesday issue of the New Orleans Daily. First, today's weather: Sunny and very warm. High: 89 Low: 73. Here are the top stories in New Orleans today: In an unprecedented move, Louisiana's 'Don't Say Gay' bill, a bill that would ban public school teachers from taking about gender identity and sexual orientation that was rejected by the House education committee is being overridden by House lawmakers so it can be considered by "the Committee of the Whole."(WWNO) The New Orleans City Council held a Join Criminal Justice Committee meeting to help solve the police staffing crisis. The department is designed to run with 1,600 officers currently has less than 1,000 and continues to lose them each day. At the meeting, City Council considered many different proposed solutions to the problem, one including a pay raise incentive. (WDSU New Orleans) After a two-year COVId hiatus, nearly half a million people show up to celebrate the return of Jazz Fest over the past week. Next year's event has already been scheduled for April 28th-May 7th. (BRProud.com) From our sponsor: Hey, New Orleans — need something done in your home? Check out our new Local Businesses feature in New Orleans to find top-rated local pros for gardening, plumbing, house cleaning and so much more! Today in New Orleans: The NOLA Project's Treasure Island at the New Orleans Museum of Arts (7:30 PM) From my notebook: Walk, jog, run, skip, hop and dance your way to finish line with your favorite people! Register with your friends and family for the Girls on the Run New Orleans 5K on Saturday, May 21st at Joe Brown Park! (Facebook) Get paid while playing sports with NORD this summer! The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission is looking for teens, age 13-17, to participate in our Summer Teen Sports Challenge. The 7-week program is focused on character development, mentorships, and conflict resolution. (Facebook) The Greater New Orleans, Inc. has launched their 4th cohort of Mechatronics Training! Applications for the fourth cohort of the Mechatronics Apprenticeship Training Program are now open and are due May 13th. (Facebook) Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update. — Shannon Denney Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New Orleans Daily? Contact me at [email protected]