AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElection Security Fight: Louisiana election officials in Lafayette and the state secretary of state defended local control after President Trump’s prime-time claims about foreign interference and noncitizens on voter rolls, while courts nationwide rejected the Justice Department’s push for access to state voter data. Voter Rolls Claims Under Scrutiny: Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin repeated the “250,000 noncitizens” allegation, but reporting says the estimate may be inflated due to commercial-database false positives. Local Governance—West End: New Orleans and Jefferson Parish reached an agreement to redevelop the long-stalled West End, aided by a new state law creating an economic development district. Public Safety & Courts: An ankle-monitoring company says it will pull 175 violent-crime defendants from Orleans Criminal District Court’s program over unpaid fees and judge-related obstacles. Education Policy: A new Louisiana law took effect July 1 expanding return-to-work options for retired educators under Act 344. Business/Ports: Harbor Towing & Fleeting launched “Star Fleet East” on the GIWW to add barge fleeting capacity for the Port of New Orleans. Remembering Law Enforcement: Baton Rouge marked the 10th anniversary of the 2016 officer ambush with memorial events and a brotherhood ride.
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