AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHomelessness Enforcement: Louisiana lawmakers sent Gov. Jeff Landry a bill that would criminalize overnight camping on public property, with fines up to $500 for first offenses and up to two years in jail for repeat violations, drawing pushback from advocates who say it targets symptoms instead of housing. Wrongful Convictions: Landry vetoed a bipartisan measure that would have increased payouts for people wrongfully convicted, despite support from lawmakers and a GoFundMe set up for exonerated men. Immigration Funding: The U.S. Senate passed a $70B immigration enforcement bill after rejecting moves to permanently block Trump’s settlement fund, setting up a House vote. New Orleans Courts: New Orleans asked the Louisiana Supreme Court for another hearing in the clerk of court dispute tied to Act 15, arguing the ruling undermines voters’ voice. Public Safety & Accountability: St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith remains in office after an alleged restaurant attack and felony battery charge, while voters will weigh a millage renewal tied to sheriff’s office funding. Health & Education: UL Lafayette began installing Ten Commandments posters statewide under state law, and East Baton Rouge school staff could see pay raises under a proposed budget. FDA & Abortion Pill: The FDA launched a safety study of mifepristone, a move that could affect how the abortion pill is distributed.
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