🌱 City Council's Abortion Resolution + State's First Monkeypox Case

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the New Orleans Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

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First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 90 Low: 79.

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Here are the top five stories in New Orleans today:

1. The New Orleans City Council passed a resolution Thursday that could make getting an abortion in New Orleans a little bit easier. The resolution makes it much more difficult for the city to enforce Louisiana's trigger laws that took away a woman's choice of whether or not to get an abortion. Abortion investigations are now the lowest priority among law enforcement and prevents any penalties against doctors or patients of the procedure. Unfortunately, this resolution does not apply to any state-run clinics or state investigations. (WDSU New Orleans)
2. The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed the first case of monkeypox present in the state on Thursday. The individual who has contracted the infectious disease is from Region One, which encompasses Orleans, Plaquemines, Jefferson and St. Bernard Parishes along with an additional out-of-state resident who was visiting Louisiana which has also contracted the virus. The Department of Health suspects that there is likely more cases in the state that have gone undiagnosed. (WDSU New Orleans)
3. The Department of Transportation announced that it will begin a project along I-10 to install concrete barriers along a stretch of road in New Orleans East. Starting at 1-10 at Chef Menteur Highway and ending at I-510, the DOTD estimates the project will last into Fall of 2023. (WWLTV.com)

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Today in New Orleans:

• Shop for Success Sale with Dress for Success at the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce (noon)
• Open House at CenterWell Senior Primary Care Covington (1 p.m.)
• French Quarter Jazz Concert at Jean Lafitte National Park (2 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for some more fun summer activities? NOLA River Fest will be at the New Orleans Jazz Museum on July 23! (New Orleans Jazz Museum via Instagram)
• Arts Market New Orleans is back at the Park this Saturday! Come get comfortable at 55 Dreyfous Drive from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (New Orleans City Park via Facebook)
• Hurricane season is upon us and Nola Ready wants New Orleans residents to sign up for Smart911 so they can receive customized alerts and resources that may be available during emergencies. Smart911 also allows you to share your medical information so you can get specialized help during emergencies. (Regional Transit Authority via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Shannon Denney

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