Energy & Infrastructure: Entergy crews are still tracing the cause of a French Quarter underground explosion and transformer fire that knocked out power and led to evacuations, with repairs and environmental remediation underway at a burned electrical vault. Port & Construction: Boland Marine & Industrial won a nearly $31 million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contract for five-year maintenance and repairs to the dredge Wheeler, aimed at keeping the Mississippi River open for business. LNG Development: Argent LNG awarded GIS Engineering a marine, environmental, and site engineering contract tied to its Port Fourchon LNG export terminal permitting roadmap, underscoring a “Louisiana First” procurement push. Workforce & Growth: New labor data show Louisiana leading the nation in labor force participation gains and ranking #1 for year-over-year construction employment growth. Water & Food Safety: Louisiana agencies are issuing consumption and swimmer advisories for waterways and beaches, while a separate national report flags a cyclosporiasis outbreak that can spread through contaminated food or water. Policy & Rates: Analysis argues higher electricity rates in Democratic-leaning states track with net-zero and renewable mandates, including Louisiana. Local Economy: Odyssey House of Louisiana bought the historic Bohn Ford building in New Orleans for $8 million to expand addiction treatment and recovery services.