AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNuclear & Energy Policy: Louisiana is pitching a plan to store radioactive nuclear waste underneath the Gulf as part of the federal Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses push; the state was named a finalist alongside Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Idaho, with Gov. Jeff Landry touting jobs and a “nuclear renaissance” tied to data-center-driven power demand. Reproductive Health: Louisiana’s abortion drug access law is raising hemorrhage risk, with doctors saying a 2024 rule forcing misoprostol off hemorrhage carts delays treatment during emergencies. Local Government & Infrastructure: Shreveport’s state-created clean water task force held its first meeting after the city received an “F” grade from the Louisiana Department of Health for a second straight year. Elections & Voting Rights: NAACP-backed plaintiffs are challenging Mississippi’s DeSoto County judicial election changes, arguing a new majority-Black subdistrict is unconstitutional and could disrupt the November vote. Public Safety & Courts: Attorneys general are urging the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Customer” rules to curb illegal robocalls. Economy & Jobs: A new analysis finds construction employment grew in only a minority of U.S. metros over the past year, but Baton Rouge posted strong gains. Business & Community: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited convened leaders on “Measuring Downtown Momentum,” citing a 33% rise in downtown visits since 2020.
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