AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTropical Storm Bertha: The Gulf system is pushing closer to Louisiana with a Tropical Storm Warning from the Florida Panhandle to Morgan City, including metro New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain, while Lake Maurepas stays under a watch; forecasters warn of gusty winds, coastal flooding, and heavy rain, even as extreme heat continues. Public Safety & Crime: Louisiana AG Liz Murrill says a special prosecutor dropped all felony charges against her, tied to a dispute with New Orleans leaders over court restructuring; the case dismissal follows a Louisiana Supreme Court procedural stay and letters urging the prosecutor to end it. Health Care Fraud: Federal authorities arrested Khalid Satary in a $547 million Medicare genetic testing scheme, alleging medically unnecessary tests and kickbacks tied to labs across the country, including an earlier case involving the Eastern District of Louisiana. Consumer Costs: A new WalletHub study ranks Louisiana worst for at-risk youth, while The Zebra reports Louisiana has the highest car insurance premiums in the U.S. Local Sports: Baton Rouge’s minor league hockey team is back as the Baton Rouge Kingfish, returning to the original name for the new season. Business/Tech: New Orleans VC Corridor Ventures invested in Atlanta AI cooling startup Carbice, targeting data-center cooling and water savings.
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