AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoImmigration Funding: The Senate voted 52-47 to fund ICE and other immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of President Trump’s term, after GOP senators held up the bill for weeks. FISA Fight: The Senate also blocked a key extension of warrantless surveillance under FISA Section 702, with Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) among the Republicans voting to stop it. DOTD Road Work: Louisiana drivers in Shreveport should expect intermittent lane closures on LA 3036 (N. Common) for about two weeks starting June 11, part of a broader $1.6 million pavement repair push. Nursing Home Watch: CMS data show several Louisiana facilities’ Q1 2026 performance varies widely, including Heritage Manor South (4-star overall) and Rosewood Nursing Center (2-star) plus reported fines/penalties at some sites. Local Business Impact: French Quarter fine-dining spot Café Sbisa is closing permanently after months of construction on Decatur Street hurt foot traffic. Energy & LNG: Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG first-phase engineering, procurement and construction contract with Bechtel is valued at $4.69 billion, underscoring Louisiana’s LNG momentum. Public Safety: NOPD and Coast Guard divers searched Lake Pontchartrain after a reported drowning near LSU New Orleans.
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