AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLouisiana Elections: Gov. Jeff Landry signed a new congressional map for fall elections even as a federal court challenge is still pending; a June 17 hearing was postponed, leaving plaintiffs to argue the map must follow Supreme Court limits on race while still allowing party advantage. Courts & Voting Rights: The broader redistricting fight is being driven by a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down Louisiana’s majority-Black district as an illegal racial gerrymander, setting off new map-making in other states. Public Safety: A wanted suspect in a deadly Baton Rouge shooting was arrested in Laplace after investigators tracked a stolen vehicle. Jail Security: An Orleans Parish Sheriff’s deputy was arrested and fired after a firearm was found inside an unauthorized bag brought into the Orleans Justice Center. Health & Policy: A major study presented in New Orleans says infections should be treated as a “health hazard” for people with diabetes, with infection risk tied to higher hospitalization and death. Local Politics: Former Caddo Commissioner Michael Williams announced his run for Shreveport mayor, pitching a platform focused on public safety, economic development, infrastructure, and youth retention.
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