NEW ORLEANS - During today's meeting, the City Council Criminal Justice Committee learned that an overwhelming majority of domestic violence cases are being dismissed in Municipal Court. Data provided by the Council's Public Safety Analyst Jeff Asher showed that 90.7% of cases are being dropped by prosecutors, and only 6.6% of cases are resulting in convictions. 

NEW ORLEANS - City Council President Helena Moreno and Vice President Jason Williams have issued the following statement regarding the deportation of Hard Rock collapse survivor Delmar Joel Ramirez Palma:

NEW ORLEANS - In light of the 'Tampon Tax Protest' taking place in New Orleans today, New Orleans area lawmakers have announced their intentions to champion legislation that would end local taxes on feminine hygiene products and diapers. As one of her first official orders of business, State Representative-elect Aimee Adatto Freeman will introduce a bill to allow local governments to pass tax exemptions on the products. Freeman's legislation will mirror a bill championed by State Senator JP Morrell during the 2019 legislative session, which advanced through the Senate but ultimately failed to become law.

NEW ORLEANS - Today, through an amendment authored by Council President Helena Moreno, the City's Health Department received a $250k allocation toward domestic violence initiatives. Until now, the Health Department was limited in its efforts because it was dependent on funding from grants. This new money will allow the City to increase its scope of work and assistance to victims.

NEW ORLEANS - Today, the Council authorized a rate order for Entergy New Orleans (ENO) to lower citywide rates for customers and build a pathway towards a cleaner energy future. The approved rate order reduces average residential bills by up to an estimated $3 a month while providing significant advancements on climate and equity issues.