AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLouisiana Legislature Wraps Session: Lawmakers adjourned the 2026 regular session in Baton Rouge after passing a $47 billion balanced budget, including major K-12 and higher-education funding, road and infrastructure investments, and steps to address teacher pay. Orleans Criminal Court Changes: A bill to cut Orleans Parish Criminal District Court judgeships from 12 to 9 heads to Gov. Jeff Landry, drawing warnings that fewer judges could mean slower case processing. AG Pushes Criminal Justice Package: Attorney General Liz Murrill announced passage of a 24-bill package aimed at tougher accountability for offenders, protections for children, and updates to state RICO laws. Hurricane Prep & Fishing Weekend: LDWF announced Louisiana’s Free Fishing Weekend for June 6-7, with no license needed but all regulations still in effect. I-12 Corridor Planning: DOTD launched a public survey for an I-12 Corridor Master Plan, targeting congestion, safety, and infrastructure gaps, with a draft expected in 2027. Local Public Safety: Baton Rouge residents are calling for more community action as violence continues to hit neighborhoods.
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