Space & Aerospace Investment: Gov. Jeff Landry says SpaceX’s Starbase Louisiana in Vermilion Parish will drive a major South Louisiana buildout, with construction starting in 2027 and first launches targeted for 2029, projecting 3,000 direct jobs and 8,100 indirect jobs, alongside other big energy and industrial projects. Energy & LNG Delivery Assurance: Venture Global told Plaquemines Phase 2 LNG buyers it remains on track for contracted deliveries starting in 2027, aiming to calm concerns after earlier timing disputes. Oil Prices & Refining Pressure: Trump met oil executives as refining capacity constraints and Middle East tensions keep gas prices elevated, with the Venezuela oil deal also in the mix. Storm Impacts: Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border, bringing heavy rain and wind; utilities reported outages in southeast Texas while Louisiana energy operators said they were monitoring. Utilities Relief: SWEPCO expanded temporary customer assistance, including pausing deposits and waiving late fees through October, plus broader access to its Average Monthly Payment plan. Infrastructure & Shipping: The U.S. Army Corps advanced the plan to replace New Orleans’ Industrial Canal lock, moving the project from review toward construction. Workforce Development: Shreveport’s Caddo Works initiative is inviting local businesses to partner with schools through tours, job shadowing, and internships. Food Safety: Hodo recalled more than 10,000 cases of tofu across 29 states after ink from packaging was found to potentially migrate into the product. Broadband Buildout: Louisiana’s BEAD work is projected to finish nearly 15,000 serviceable locations by early 2027, using close to 1,800 miles of fiber. Local Construction Notices: Bossier City and DOTD scheduled nighttime lane closures on LA 3 (Benton Road) for concrete pavement repairs starting Sept. 10.