AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRedistricting Fight: A Louisiana House committee advanced a new congressional map that keeps five Republican-leaning districts and one Democratic-leaning district, but civil rights groups and prominent Black leaders say it weakens Black voting power—opponents warned the changes are more than “tweaks” as the plan moves parts of parishes between districts. NAACP Push: The NAACP’s “Out of Bounds” campaign is urging Black athletes at public universities in several Southern states, including Louisiana, to boycott certain college sports programs tied to states facing voting-rights backlash. Local Government: New Orleans lawmakers voted to stash an expected $100 million from the Caesars lease into a dedicated fund to rebuild the city’s emergency reserve. Travel Watch: Memorial Day travel is kicking off with higher gas prices in Louisiana, but many trips are already locked in. Sports & Culture: LSU softball heads into a tough Alabama Super Regional, while New Orleans is also dealing with rain-related traffic light failures as the city rolls out repairs.
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