AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNew Orleans Sewerage & Water Board: A new Louisiana law puts the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board under city control, with the City Council gaining oversight of projects, budgets, and contracts starting Aug. 1—part of a broader push to tighten accountability after years of state-run management. Louisiana Laws Take Effect Aug. 1: The state rolled out major changes including tougher rules tied to deepfakes involving kids, a ban on organized balloon releases, and limits on debit card surcharges for businesses. Heat Watch: Forecasters say another hot, humid Saturday is coming before a front brings storms and less sticky air Sunday, with humidity creeping back afterward. Saints Contract News: New Orleans agreed to a four-year extension for star receiver Chris Olave worth up to $132 million, keeping him under contract through 2030. Public Safety & Courts: The Louisiana Supreme Court upheld New Orleans court reform cutting three judgeships, clearing the way for the election process to move forward. Crime: A 15-year-old was killed in a Lafayette shooting; no arrests were reported. Attorney General Actions: AG Liz Murrill announced a Walmart settlement over alleged misrepresentations in its Spark Driver pay and tip practices.
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