AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLouisiana Politics: Louisiana Democratic leaders held an emergency July 4 summit at Dillard University, blasting Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration over redistricting and voting-rights concerns after the Legislature removed a Black-majority congressional district held by Rep. Cleo Fields and suspended a recent U.S. primary; lawmakers also criticized GOP-backed changes that eliminate Orleans Parish judgeships and a clerk position, with organizers promising more events ahead of November. State Courts: The Louisiana Supreme Court temporarily paused proceedings tied to Attorney General Liz Murrill’s indictment, keeping the legal fight over her case in limbo. Public Safety: A Baton Rouge-area mother, Genesis Harrell, was arrested and charged with second-degree cruelty after her 14-month-old was hospitalized in May with a blood alcohol level of 0.305%. Local Government & Economy: Louisiana’s political fight also played out in budgets and courts, while separate coverage highlighted workforce training partnerships expanding in Louisiana tied to Meta’s data-center buildout. Culture & Community: New Orleans’ Delacroix restaurant represented the U.S. in Paris for America’s 250th, pairing Louisiana music and second lining with a special beignet offering.
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