AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLouisiana Politics: Republican Julia Letlow defeated John Fleming in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate runoff, setting up the Nov. 3 general election against Democrat Jamie Davis. Housing & Travel Impact: A major bipartisan housing bill aimed at easing the U.S. shortage is in limbo after President Trump declined to sign it, though it could still become law without his signature. New Orleans Safety: NOPD is investigating a shooting outside an Airbnb in the Milan neighborhood early Sunday, with about 20 partygoers present and one man taken to a local hospital. Culture & Tourism: ESSENCE Festival announced its full 2026 daytime schedule (free events July 3-5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center), with major daytime programming and big-name guests. Food & Local Stops: Nanami Sushi Diner & Onigiri opened on Magazine Street, bringing Japanese-sourced fish and compact bento options to the Garden District. Outdoor Safety: A Louisiana doctor warns that the state’s high child drowning rate means extra water-safety steps are needed, even for strong swimmers. Local Film Buzz: Netflix’s new “Color Book” is tied to New Orleans Film Society’s Southern Producers Lab, highlighting local talent behind the project.
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