AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNew Orleans Infrastructure: SWBNO says it fixed a power glitch that previously knocked drainage pumps offline during heavy weather, after an independent engineering review found newly installed converters were tripping too easily. City Budget Watch: Mayor Helena Moreno is pushing a 34% sanitation fee hike—$24 to $32.25 for residents and $48 to $64.50 for commercial—starting Oct. 1, with a City Council vote set for Sept. 3. Louisiana Politics: The Louisiana GOP reversed course on a Baton Rouge-area congressional endorsement, moving from backing Blake Miguez alone to a dual endorsement with Rick Edmonds. Courts & Elections: The Louisiana Supreme Court disqualified 23rd JDC Judge Steven Tureau from the ballot over missing state tax filings. Public Safety: Progress Elementary in Baton Rouge briefly went into lockdown after shots were reported nearby, and Baton Rouge police are responding to a shooting report on Comish Drive. Space & Economy: SpaceX announced a $100 billion Starship launch site on Pecan Island, with Southwest Louisiana leaders already positioning for spillover jobs and tourism. Health: FDA approved Rasonque for advanced pancreatic cancer, touting a major survival benefit.
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