AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Industry Policy: Grön Fuels’ shelved $9.2B renewable diesel plan at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge is raising fresh questions about Louisiana’s carbon-capture-driven industrial boom as federal incentives shift and the Landry administration pauses new carbon injection well permitting. Local Business & Construction: Clearview City Center’s $100M overhaul moves into demolition mode, with the old Clearview Mall set to come down by November after earlier wins like a 270-unit apartment complex and an Ochsner medical facility. Experiential Marketing (New Orleans): Baton Rouge-based Raven PMG is building big-event brand experiences in New Orleans’ Bywater, including a Coca-Cola roller rink that’s now a Lollapalooza staple. Food & Procurement: U.S. lawmakers are tightening seafood rules in the FY2027 defense bill, aiming to block DoD from buying foreign seafood by removing key Berry Amendment exemptions. Education & Workforce: After voter approval of Zachary Forward, the school district approved immediate pay raises—$2,000 for teachers and $1,000 for support staff—funded by extended property tax support. Transportation & Logistics: Frontier is quickly taking over former Spirit routes, including new daily service that adds New Orleans to its network. Energy Prices (Statewide): GasBuddy reports Louisiana fuel prices easing in the week ending June 27, with multiple parishes posting low points for regular, midgrade, and diesel.
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