AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPontchartrain Center Shake-Up: Kenner will take over operations of the Pontchartrain Center starting July 1 after Caesars’ operator Legends Global backed out of a decades-long management deal, with city officials saying the contract terms weren’t financially workable. Child Exploitation Crackdown: Kenner police arrested 11 suspects in an online child predator sting, including a man using the legal name “Santa Claus,” while Louisiana’s LBI also announced a separate Metairie-area arrest tied to child sexual abuse material. Marijuana Penalties Near Campuses: A new Louisiana law raises penalties for marijuana use within 2,000 feet of schools and college campuses, expanding officers’ ability to arrest rather than issue summonses. Election Law Watch: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled states may count mail ballots arriving after Election Day if they’re postmarked by then—another setback for Trump-backed efforts to tighten voting rules. Flood Recovery for Farmers: Louisiana’s agriculture commissioner met with flood-affected farmers in Opelousas, urging detailed documentation to unlock state and federal disaster aid. Drug Pricing Fight: States are moving to rein in pharmacy benefit managers as prescription costs stay a top political issue.
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