AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEducation Funding Fight: Louisiana school superintendents are pushing back hard on Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to fund teacher bonuses by cutting public school funding, warning the nearly $170 million reduction could cost programs and jobs—especially in rural districts that rely on state money. FEMA Relief for New Orleans: New Orleans won a two-year FEMA extension to finish Katrina road and drainage work, unlocking about 400 projects worth roughly $500 million and helping the city avoid delays on a major $1.7 billion settlement. Local Economy on Rails: Amtrak’s New Orleans–Mobile Mardi Gras service has carried more than 115,000 riders and pulled in nearly $4 million, with café sales—especially Prosecco and Tito’s—surpassing expectations. Public Safety/Infrastructure: The NTSB says a bridge tender started too late before a swing span opening in June 2024, contributing to a three-barge strike that caused about $2.5 million in damage and shut the span for 110 days. Sports (LSU/Saints): LSU recruiting got a boost as 247Sports upgraded cornerback Markez Davis to four-star status, while the Saints kept the door open for Cameron Jordan’s return and limited key receivers in OTAs. Justice/Immigration: A Georgian man died in ICE custody in Louisiana, with the cause pending an autopsy as the investigation continues.
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