AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAmazon Expansion: Amazon says it will add a third data center campus in Shreveport, bringing its Northwest Louisiana investment to $18 billion and projecting about 2,500 jobs across three sites. Redistricting Fight: A second lawsuit targets a proposed Maryland constitutional amendment tied to redistricting, with Republicans alleging the effort should be blocked. Courts & Elections: A judge cleared 23rd JDC Judge Steven C. Tureau to stay on the November ballot after a tax-filing challenge. Public Safety: Baton Rouge police will keep searching a North Landfill for Ja’Derrius Minnieweather after human remains were found, while LSU home games add a strict no-drone zone around Tiger Stadium. School Heat Concerns: Parents in St. Tammany are pushing for air conditioning on school buses as extreme temperatures raise safety worries. Justice System: In a federal staged-wrecks trial in New Orleans, a witness described how defendants allegedly planned a mentor’s murder and how the scheme unraveled. Transportation: Amtrak’s Mardi Gras service marked its first anniversary, touting strong ridership and customer satisfaction on the New Orleans–Mobile route. Energy & Cost of Living: Gas prices are climbing again nationally, with AAA citing crude oil pressure and ongoing Middle East risk.
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