AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFlight Incident: A twice-deported Honduran man was arrested after allegedly threatening a bomb and trying to enter the cockpit of a Newark-to-New Orleans flight; the plane landed safely. Higher Education: The Senate passed Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy’s bipartisan bill letting college students use existing disability records to qualify for accommodations; it now heads to the House. Baton Rouge Airport: The airport has begun operating under an independent regional authority, marking a shift in local oversight. Jobs: Borden Dairy plans to close its Lafayette plant in January, eliminating 149 jobs after six decades in the city. Public Safety: A legislative audit found nearly one in five rape kits in Louisiana never reached a crime lab, highlighting statewide testing gaps. Energy and Development: Louisiana groups sued over the Public Service Commission’s fast-track approvals for data-center power projects, challenging a process tied to major developments. Civil Rights: LSU law professor who was suspended over remarks about President Trump and Gov. Jeff Landry is set to return to teaching.
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