AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSpecial Education Policy Fight: A Senate panel is weighing a July vote that would block the Trump administration from shifting core special education functions to the Health and Human Services Department, raising alarms among disability advocates. Public Health & Access: Louisiana is expanding telehealth access for weight-loss medications, while LDH also issued guidance on infant formula and water-safety reminders for families. Medicaid Spending Watch: New local billing snapshots show rising Medicaid dollars across Louisiana—Vision Services in Covington, dental services in Ruston, and alcohol/drug treatment in Tallulah and Marksville—highlighting where care demand is growing. Crash & Community Safety: Louisiana State Police reported a fatal single-vehicle crash on Hwy. 9 near Hwy. 518 that killed two passengers and sent the driver and others to a local hospital. Care in Emergencies: The Red Cross opened an Opelousas shelter as flood threats grow in St. Landry Parish, urging residents in low-lying areas to finalize evacuation plans. Local Wellness Events: A New Orleans bike show paired community rides with health checkups.
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