AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Power Cost Fight: President Trump expanded his Ratepayer Protection Pledge, saying major tech firms will “build, bring, or buy” the power and grid upgrades for AI data centers so households don’t eat the bill; critics call it voluntary, but Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry says Meta’s Louisiana deal covers transmission upgrades and could save ratepayers $2.6B. Louisiana Energy & Industry: SWEPCO also signed the pledge, promising not to raise bills tied to AI data center growth in its service area (northwest Louisiana included). Food Safety: FDA reports Midwest Poultry Services is recalling nearly 1.6M dozen eggs from Texas over possible Salmonella Enteritidis; products reached retailers including Kroger and Brookshire in Texas and Louisiana, with no illnesses reported. Local Infrastructure: New Orleans secured bond funding to repair the Broad Street on-ramp, closed since 2024; repairs are pegged at $3.5M with construction targeted for 2027. Business & Labor: USDA announced $80M in guaranteed loans to expand timber processing in Nevada and Oregon, aiming to boost domestic production and reduce wildfire risk.
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