AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSpaceX & Louisiana Jobs: SpaceX says it will build a $100 billion “Starbase Louisiana” on about 125,000 acres near Pecan Island, with construction starting in 2027 and the first Starship launch targeted for 2029—an enormous bet on high-frequency launches and AI-satellite growth. Local Government Finance: New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno is pushing a 34% jump in monthly sanitation fees, from $24 to about $32.25 for residential service, with a City Council vote set for Sept. 3. GOP Candidate Fight: The Louisiana Republican Party reversed course on a Baton Rouge-area congressional endorsement, moving from backing Blake Miguez alone to a dual endorsement with Rick Edmonds after Gov. Jeff Landry intervened. Courts & Ballots: The Louisiana Supreme Court disqualified 23rd JDC Judge Steven Tureau for failing to file state taxes, and also allowed New Orleans Magistrate Judge Juana Lombard to stay on the ballot despite tax questions. College Sports Eligibility: A Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order against the NCAA/SEC, reviving eligibility for some former pros seeking a fifth year—setting up more legal battles that directly affect LSU and other Louisiana programs. Public Safety: A Progress Elementary campus was briefly locked down after shots were reported nearby, and a man accused in a Chris Hansen sting operation pleaded guilty to child sex crime charges. Health Alerts: Baxter recalled multiple injectable drugs nationwide after potential fiberglass/metal contamination concerns, including shipments to Louisiana.
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