AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDiesel Relief for Harvest: Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order declaring a diesel-price emergency, extending a tax-free diesel exemption for highway vehicles for farmers and timber harvesters through Oct. 22, with producers estimating about $8 million in savings during harvest. Homelessness Budget Fight in New Orleans: A proposed $5 million cut to the city’s low-barrier shelter has drawn warnings from a City Council member that it could push up to 200 people back onto the streets, overloading other nonprofits. Local Government Moves: Metro Council approved a new agreement for the planned Sports Illustrated Resort in downtown Baton Rouge, and also okayed moving BRPD District 2 to the Masonic Building on 3rd Street. Healthcare Expansion: Ochsner expanded pediatric and women’s services at The Grove in Baton Rouge, adding physicians and more appointment availability. Louisiana News in Sports & Culture: LSU and the Naismith Hall of Fame mourned Bob Pettit, the NBA’s first MVP and an LSU legend, who died at 93. Community & Events: Peli Con 2026 is set for Sept. 26 in Denham Springs, and Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is preparing to reopen after a years-long closure.
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