NEW ORLEANS, LA – At its regular meeting today, the City Council adopted several pieces of legislation, including an ordinance to create a special fund relating to the Caesar’s New Orleans Casino. The Council also adopted a resolution to consider revising the integrated resource plan rules regarding Distributed Energy Resources (DER).

NEW ORLEANS, LA —  On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the Climate Change and Sustainability and Utility, Cable, Telecommunications, & Technology committees held a joint meeting to hear a presentation from Entergy New Orleans (ENO) related to Direct Transfer Trip (DTT) requirements for community solar facilities.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — On Tuesday, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the City of New Orleans in the ongoing Wisner Trust litigation. In 1914, the Edward Wisner Donation bequeathed tens of thousands of acres of land to the City of New Orleans with the mandate that revenue generated from those assets be used for city beautification, education, health, and recreation.

NEW ORLEANS, LA —  On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Budget/Audit/Board Committee convened to receive monthly budget reports from the mayor’s administration, as well as approve several budget-related ordinances.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Quality of Life and Public Works Committees held a joint meeting to receive presentations from the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) and from Stephen Nelson, the Director of the Department of Public Works (DPW).