AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStorm Prep: The American Red Cross Louisiana Region is mobilizing disaster teams as Tropical Storm Arthur threatens weeklong heavy rain and flash flooding statewide, urging residents to download the Red Cross Emergency App and follow “turn around, don’t drown” guidance. Medicaid Fraud Crackdown: Louisiana AG Liz Murrill’s LBI agents arrested Hammond resident Shuna Singleton for allegedly defrauding Medicaid of about $72,442 by concealing household and income details to stay eligible. Food & Safety Law: Gov. Jeff Landry signed HB 1238 (Act 342) to raise penalties for assaults and batteries against restaurant and retail workers. Water Safety: LDH is pushing Father’s Day water precautions, highlighting supervision, arm’s reach for kids, and CPR/rescue readiness. Maternal Health: Central Louisiana held a Maternal Health Summit focused on strengthening relationships before, during, and after pregnancy. Price Transparency: AP reports the Trump administration warned 500+ hospitals for not posting basic pricing information, with potential penalties up to $2 million annually. Local Health Care: U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow visited LSU Health Shreveport to spotlight medical education and research funding. Community Health Equity: A Hechinger Report story highlights how lead hazards in rentals can derail children’s development, with housing inspections often arriving only after blood tests. Child Safety Justice: A Bossier Parish jury awarded $1.1B in a child sexual abuse civil case under Louisiana’s look-back law.
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