AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElection Watch: Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry is urging voters to show up Saturday for the primary runoff, even with weather concerns, and reminding people to check their sample ballot and use the GoVote site/app as the state’s new closed-party primary system adds confusion. Tourism & Hospitality: New Orleans City Council unanimously approved zoning for the $600M Omni Hotel near the Morial Convention Center, drawing both pro-growth supporters and neighbors worried about traffic and public incentives. Travel Economy: Shreveport-Bossier tourism leaders say 2025 visitor spending hit about $998.1M, with rising hotel occupancy and record air travel supporting nearly 20,000 jobs. Outdoor Safety: Wildlife officials warn that black bear encounters can happen—especially when dogs bark—highlighting higher bear numbers around the Tensas River Basin and the Atchafalaya River Basin. Local Culture: The Marshland Festival in Hackberry is set to bring Southwest Louisiana artists, food booths, and live music, with an after-party planned.
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