SUMMARY: The New Orleans City Council is allocating $100 million for a project with Entergy aimed at strengthening the power grid through the Accelerated Resilience Plan, part of a broader $1 billion initiative over ten years. This plan will harden over 3,000 power poles and repair more than 63 critical electrical lines to ensure quicker power restoration after storms, like Hurricane Francine and Hurricane Ida. The goal is to enhance the grid’s durability, with new poles capable of withstanding winds up to 140 mph. The project is set to begin immediately to better prepare for potential storms.

City council approves first phase of Entergy’s resilience plan.

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SUMMARY: Louisiana lawmakers are considering a significant rewrite of Article VII of the state constitution as part of Gov. Jeff Landry’s tax reform initiatives. Key proposals include extending the 100% prescription drug tax exemption to local parishes, doubling the standard deduction for seniors over 65, and streamlining local tax management. Landry’s plan also aims to address teacher pay by facilitating a $2 billion payment to reduce unfunded liabilities and implement permanent raises. The overhaul seeks to improve Louisiana’s tax competitiveness, enhance state finances, attract investment, create jobs, and retain talent, positioning Louisiana more favorably compared to other states.

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SUMMARY: Louisiana officials have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a migrant tested positive for drug-resistant tuberculosis at a privately-run facility with a history of infectious disease issues. Governor Jeff Landry highlighted concerns over border security and public health. The U.S. District Court issued a temporary restraining order preventing ICE from releasing potentially infectious detainees without health department approval. The lawsuit follows whistleblower reports alleging unsafe practices at the Richwood Correctional Center, such as mixing exposed and healthy detainees and inadequate safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing disease transmission risks.

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