AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHigher Ed Budget Cuts: LSU joined a growing list of universities laying off staff, offering buyouts, and freezing hiring as budget pressure keeps squeezing nonacademic operations. Courthouse Disruption: A portion of the historic Ascension Parish Courthouse roof collapsed in Donaldsonville; offices closed temporarily and no injuries were reported. Open Meetings Fight in New Orleans: The RTA violated Louisiana’s public meetings law when it moved to oust former CEO Lona Edwards Hankins; a judge nullified key resolutions. Public Safety: Two New Orleans inmates face aggravated arson charges after a jail fire that forced evacuations of a housing unit. Sports & NIL: Louisiana is tightening rules around high school NIL agent oversight as coaches warn families can be targeted by unqualified “agents.” Health & Food: USDA plans to add wild-caught peeled and deveined shrimp to emergency food assistance, while Louisiana continues tracking parasite-linked “explosive diarrhea” cases. Local Economy: Shreveport’s former GM plant is now fully occupied again, with SLB expanding its footprint and jobs. Statewide Snapshot: Tulane’s “State of the States” report ranks Louisiana last overall, even as it points to some areas of improvement.
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