Louisiana Politics: New Orleans officials are bracing for fallout after Attorney General Liz Murrill’s indictment, with Mayor Helena Moreno pulling a $110 million bond request from the State Bond Commission rather than face rejection, warning of possible state retribution tied to city finances. Courts & Accountability: In the same Murrill fight, attorneys for Murrill sent preservation letters to New Orleans leaders and other officials tied to the grand jury process, while a judge again defended closing a courtroom during the indictment. Local Governance: The City Council approved the Rivana apartment project near the convention center, a 220-unit affordable development that supporters say fills a working-class housing gap, even as critics question long-term property tax impacts. Public Safety & Health: LSU Health Shreveport will award up to six PA students full-tuition scholarships through the LDH H.E.R.O. grant, pairing them with rural hospitals for service commitments. Environment & Outdoor Life: New fishing rules for the Atchafalaya Basin and nearby waters take effect Aug. 1, setting new minimum sizes and daily creel limits for black bass and crappie. Business & Infrastructure: USDOT awarded $136.8 million in BUILD grants to 12 port projects nationwide, including planning and upgrades that could affect Louisiana’s regional shipping network. Community & Culture: WVUE won national journalism awards for its Bourbon Street attack coverage and a major investigation into former Mayor LaToya Cantrell.