AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoU.S. Senate showdown: Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy clashed with President Donald Trump during a closed-door GOP meeting, raising concerns about Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict and warning Trump hasn’t been forthcoming with Americans. State politics & courts: Orleans Parish grand jury is examining whether Attorney General Liz Murrill threatened New Orleans officials over a move to merge criminal and civil court clerk roles. Medicaid crackdown: AG Murrill announced a major Medicaid fraud enforcement operation, including 21 arrests tied to alleged false billing, records, and abuse/neglect involving vulnerable people. Energy & industry: Air Products is canceling its Louisiana Clean Energy Complex in Ascension Parish, citing weaker returns and rising costs, after years of local and environmental opposition. Local governance: Caddo Parish and commissioners are still waiting on a judge’s decision on whether the state must pay court costs after an open meetings lawsuit was dismissed. Education funding: Education advocates dropped a lawsuit challenging Gov. Jeff Landry’s teacher stipend funding plan after a judge lifted a temporary block. Higher ed in New Orleans: UNO officially became LSU New Orleans, returning to the LSU system with enrollment goals for fall.
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