AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNew Orleans Sewerage & Water Board Overhaul: A new Louisiana law took effect Aug. 1, putting the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board under city control and giving the City Council oversight of projects, budgets, and contracts—aimed at making the agency accountable. Saints Contract News: The Saints agreed to a four-year extension for star WR Chris Olave worth up to $132 million, ending a long negotiation and keeping him in New Orleans through 2030. Heat & Safety: Louisiana is still dealing with dangerous heat and humidity, with health guidance urging residents to watch for heat stress and heat stroke risk even if they’re used to summer. Public Safety & Courts: Orleans Parish criminal court judges warned of possible delays after the state Supreme Court upheld seat cuts. Health Department Update: LDH reported cyclosporiasis cases reaching 100 and launched a new dashboard, while officials also urged people to discard recalled eggs tied to salmonella. Local Loss: Plaquemines Parish citrus and tomato farmer Ben Becnel Sr. died at 83, remembered for his farm stands and Creole tomatoes.
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