AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOrleans Courts Election Fallout: New Orleans qualifying for fall judicial races opens Wednesday amid the Legislature’s cuts to Orleans judgeships, raising questions about who will challenge whom on the ballot. Sewerage & Water Board Governance: Mayor Helena Moreno’s team is pushing back on a proposed parcel fee after consultants raised concerns about fairness, with the administration saying no one should pay more than current taxes. State Policy & Courts: Louisiana’s expungement system still requires eligible residents to petition and wait because the 2023 Clean Slate Act isn’t fully implemented, leaving people stuck with old records. Immigration & Military Families: An AP investigation says Trump administration immigration enforcement has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty troops, with experts warning it could hurt readiness. Federal Oversight Push: AG Marty Jackley joined a coalition urging Congress to pass the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act to expand state authority against beneficiary fraud. Energy & Infrastructure: Louisiana is among finalists for a federal “nuclear lifecycle innovation campus,” with plans that include underwater disposal under Gulf salt domes. Transportation & Costs: Louisiana’s Belle Chasse Bridge tolling problems are being treated as a cautionary tale as the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge moves forward with tolling plans. Tech & Pollution: Sierra Club says Louisiana regulators didn’t properly account for all emissions from Meta’s Richland Parish data center permit revisions.
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