Nuclear Industry Push: The U.S. Department of Energy picked Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Idaho as the first potential hosts for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses, aiming to build full nuclear fuel-cycle ecosystems that could include enrichment, fuel fabrication, waste disposal and even co-located power and data centers. Energy Reliability: A federal emergency order covers Louisiana and 16 other states as extreme heat strains the grid, giving the Southwest Power Pool authority to dispatch generation to reduce blackout risk. Agriculture Under Pressure: Louisiana rice farmers are battling tight margins as fertilizer and operating costs soar while rice prices lag, with growers in Acadia Parish pushing through harvest despite the squeeze. Food Safety: Louisiana is among states affected by a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs produced in Texas, with health officials urging attention to symptoms and recall details. Consumer & Labor Enforcement: Attorney General Liz Murrill announced a $1 million-plus Walmart settlement over alleged misrepresentations in its Spark Driver delivery pay and tip practices. Industrial Expansion: Faith Technologies Inc. (FTI) broke ground on an $80M manufacturing facility in Ouachita Parish, targeting 200+ jobs for its Excellerate brand. Public Sector Oversight: New Orleans approved changes increasing City Council control over Sewerage and Water Board oversight, alongside new rules on debit card surcharges and balloon restrictions.