AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFlooding & Infrastructure: New Orleans’ Sewerage and Water Board says mechanical failures at two pump stations worsened Saturday flooding in Uptown, Hollygrove and Carrollton, with residents and businesses reporting knee-deep water and damage. Local Housing Growth: St. Tammany Parish Council approved rezoning for two Covington-area subdivisions that could add up to 800 homes, a major step amid Northshore demand. Banking & Business Staffing: Banks and media companies announced new SVPs and branch managers, including Don Boyd’s promotion to regional vice president at Cumulus Media. Education Outcomes: New Orleans public schools posted strong LEAP gains, with one charter network crediting small-group “no bells” instruction during lunch and study sessions. Coastal & Permitting Watch: SpaceX representatives attended a Louisiana summit with Gov. Jeff Landry’s team and the Army Corps as talks explored potential STARSHIP-related work in southern Vermilion Parish marshland. Public Safety: Baton Rouge homicides and shootings remain elevated through mid-year, with community leaders pointing to poverty and limited youth outlets. Statewide Consumer Protection: Louisiana AG Anne Lopez joined a multistate push urging the FCC to tighten rules that block scammers from using legitimate phone numbers. Sports & Local Talent: LSU baseball standout Jake Brown was selected early in the MLB draft by the Seattle Mariners.
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