AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCourtroom Verdict: An Orleans Parish jury found Cache Shelton not guilty of second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of her boyfriend, Nicolas Harrison, after days of testimony and hours of deliberation. Education Funding: The U.S. Department of Education approved Louisiana’s “Returning Education to the States” waiver, giving the state more flexibility for reading/math, tutoring, career education, and attendance efforts through 2029. Local Governance: New Orleans is one step closer to gaining City Council oversight of the Sewerage & Water Board after the Senate cleared a bill—potentially reshaping how budgets and policies are controlled. Weather Watch: NOAA is forecasting a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2026, but Louisiana risk remains because “one storm” can still be devastating. Public Safety & Tech: A new Baton Rouge sexual assault support center opened as a standalone building, while federal aviation officials weighed disputes over ADS-B-based billing. Business/Industry: Canal Barge repowered the Hallie M. Merrick with Mitsubishi Tier 3 engines, aiming for efficiency and compliance.
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