Space & Energy: SpaceX’s $100B “Starbase Louisiana” plan keeps driving national attention, with Louisiana officials and regulators weighing what it means for coastal industry and infrastructure. Fertilizer & Agriculture: Morocco’s OCP says its first phosphate shipment has landed in New Orleans after Trump suspended countervailing duties, aiming to ease late-summer fertilizer pressure. Construction & Manufacturing: Construction has begun on a $3.7B Louisiana clean ammonia plant, adding to the state’s push for industrial scale and energy security. Logistics & Ports: The U.S. approved a $1.8B New Orleans terminal, a boost for regional shipping capacity. Workforce & Business Climate: SBA proposed size-standard changes are splitting views—lenders see more eligible borrowers, while small contractors fear being crowded out. Health & Safety: Baxter recalled specific lots of 0.9% saline nationwide due to possible fiberglass contamination, including shipments to Louisiana. Education & Compliance: A new Louisiana NIL law secures high school athletes’ rights to profit, while Nicholls classrooms begin displaying Ten Commandments under state requirements. Local Crime: Louisiana AG’s office rearrested a Caddo school paraprofessional in a case involving alleged sexual assault of a disabled student. Retail & Food: Walk-On’s is rolling out a smaller “next-generation” prototype in Baton Rouge, targeting early 2027.