Navy Fuel Infrastructure: The U.S. Navy awarded nearly $1B to 10 construction firms to build, maintain and repair global fuel pipelines and storage tanks, including Baton Rouge’s Aptim Federal Services—an energy-and-engineering win with work running through 2031. Agriculture & Research: LSU AgCenter’s Red River Research Station in Bossier is spotlighted for its greenhouse tomato output and long-running work on irrigation, water quality, soil fertility and cultivar development. Housing & Growth Pressure: After St. Tammany Parish vetoes, developers are again asking where they can build homes as the region faces a serious housing crunch. Port & Logistics Leadership: Port Pascagoula named Charles Tillotson port director, bringing 30+ years in maritime operations and port development, including prior leadership at Louisiana Gateway Port. Energy Workforce Pipeline: FUEL, LABI Foundation and YouthForce NOLA are partnering to connect high school students to energy careers. Public Health & Food Safety: Two dog food recalls hit Louisiana distribution—one tied to Salmonella and another to possible metal contamination—raising fresh consumer and retailer alerts. Social Safety Net: SNAP enrollment fell more than 13% nationally as tighter federal rules and paperwork burdens take effect, with Louisiana-area advocates pointing to administrative friction. Disaster Recovery: In Chauvin, Hurricane Ida’s damage to a sculpture garden is being addressed through community-led preservation efforts.