AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLouisiana Senate Shock: Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his GOP primary, and Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming will face off in a runoff after Cassidy’s 12-year run ended. Runoff Watch: Letlow led the field with about 45% while Cassidy fell to roughly a quarter, setting up a June 27 showdown. Voting Rights Firestorm: Across the South, thousands rallied in Alabama—Selma and Montgomery—after the Supreme Court weakened parts of the Voting Rights Act, with Louisiana’s own redistricting fight now part of the national pressure campaign. Local Growth: Shreveport opened a new $9.6M youth baseball/softball complex, promising major tournaments and fewer kids traveling for games. SWLA Election Results: Voters in the May 16 election approved some school bonds in Calcasieu but rejected multiple Lake Charles property-tax renewals. Safety Reminder: A fatal East Feliciana Parish crash killed a 16-year-old and seriously injured another teen.
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