AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndustrial Transparency Fight: Ascension Parish is facing an ongoing records lawsuit tied to the planned RiverPlex Mega Park industrial area near Donaldsonville, after a judge ordered document release pending appeal. Workforce & Training: River Parishes Community College will add evening process technology classes at Donaldsonville High School starting fall 2026, aiming to feed petrochemical, refining and manufacturing jobs. Local Sports Infrastructure: Orleans Parish School Board approved licensing for the Raising Cane’s 9th Ward Stadium at LCMC Health Field, with construction slated to begin this summer and opening targeted for summer 2027. Manufacturing & Emissions: Hyundai Steel updated its air permit plans for its proposed Louisiana plant, switching nine gas-fired heaters to electric and adding pollution controls after community and environmental pressure. Healthcare Oversight: Webster Parish Police Jury asked the state health department to review Minden Medical Center operations amid concerns about staffing, equipment, and financial stability. AI & Cost Control: Finout launched Finout Agents to automate cloud cost detection and remediation for enterprise FinOps teams. Energy Prices Watch: GasBuddy reported the lowest regular gas in Jefferson Parish at $3.49 for the week ending May 30, with countywide averages also easing. Tourism Dollars: Shreveport-Bossier’s Destination 318 selected six local businesses to split $100,000 to expand regional tourism offerings.
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