AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElection Security: The FBI is leading an investigation after a suspicious powder-filled package prompted an evacuation at Louisiana’s Secretary of State’s office in Baton Rouge; tests found no harmful substance, amid reports of similar mailings nationwide. November Ballot: Early voting starts Tuesday for the Nov. 3 election, when voters will choose a U.S. senator and decide 10 constitutional amendments, including whether to set lifetime limits for governors. Medicaid: Lawmakers renewed contracts worth more than $16 billion for four providers covering about 1.2 million residents, while pressing health officials for better outcomes. Economy: Louisiana reports a projected $565 million budget surplus, as a new forecast says industrial construction labor demand in the New Orleans region could nearly double by late 2027. Weather: A strong cold front is bringing cooler air and gusty winds to southeast Louisiana, with fire-weather and coastal hazards in the forecast.
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