AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew Orleans Budget Fight: Mayor Helena Moreno’s team says the city faces a roughly $100M 2027 deficit and is weighing nearly $80M in cuts unless taxes rise, including proposed job cuts and a hiring freeze. Baton Rouge Transportation Oversight: Seven years into MoveBR, Baton Rouge is set to spend about $32.5M more on private managers even as many road projects remain unfinished or still in planning. LSU Sexual Assault Probe: The East Baton Rouge DA says an LSU football player is accused of sexually assaulting a student, triggering a criminal investigation; LSU says it’s aware of a formal police report. SpaceX Jobs in Louisiana: SpaceX has posted new Louisiana openings tied to its Pecan Island Starbase plans, with construction expected to start by late 2027 and the first launch targeted for 2029. Food Assistance Pressure: New federal data shows Louisiana SNAP enrollment dropped sharply, as more Americans lose food benefits while Congress debates changes. New Orleans Tech & Health: Tulane spinout Informuta won a $1.25M NSF grant to help hospitals predict antibiotic resistance using AI. Local Arts & Tourism: The New Orleans Convention Center is rolling out a permanent Louisiana-connected art collection, and the Library Foundation is preparing a 5,000-book used sale in October.
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