AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaternal Health Crisis: Louisiana is facing a pregnancy-related mortality problem, with 222 deaths from 2020-2022 and 84% deemed preventable, while Tulane’s Newcomb Institute finds 29.6% of parishes are “maternity care deserts.” Coastal Resilience Push: CPRA, DOTD and USACE are teaming up to speed up Louisiana coastal projects by cutting red tape after Summit at Sea Level. Rural Healthcare Workforce: LSU Health Shreveport is getting LDH’s H.E.R.O. grant to fund up to six PA student scholarships tied to practice at rural hospitals. Weather Tech Funding: ULM won a $4.2M federal agreement to expand weather and water nowcasting/forecasting, including 50 new monitoring stations. Autonomous Vehicles in NOLA Area: Waymo is testing self-driving cars in Orleans and Jefferson parishes, with residents weighing excitement against safety concerns. Stormwater Funding Debate: New Orleans is considering a stormwater fee as drainage funding gaps grow and tax exemptions leave many properties off the bill. Energy & AI Convening: Tulane opened registration for its Future of Energy Forum (Sept. 28-30) focused on grid reliability, LNG, nuclear and AI-driven demand. Fishing Rules Update: New Atchafalaya Basin black bass and crappie limits take effect Aug. 1.
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