AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVoter Turnout: Black voters helped drive historic Democratic gains across the South, defying redistricting efforts. Louisiana’s election also showed signs of change: Republican Julia Letlow narrowly won the Senate race, while Democrat Jamie Davis took 49% and gave the party fresh hope ahead of next year’s governor’s contest. Election Results: Voters approved seven of Louisiana’s 10 constitutional amendments, including two property-tax measures. Two congressional races head to runoffs, and Republicans are reckoning with voter frustration after losses nationwide. Local Government: New Orleans officials approved a property-tax increase and millage roll-forward as a watchdog report put local property-tax exemptions at about $300 million. Accountability: The effort to recall Gov. Jeff Landry failed after organizers did not submit enough signatures. West Feliciana Parish President Kenny Havard is weighing a proposed $2,500 ethics settlement over his role in cruise-ship lease negotiations. Energy Policy: Landry set new ratepayer protections tied to tax breaks for data centers, as the projects face growing scrutiny over costs and electricity demand.
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