AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDiesel & energy policy clash: Gov. Jeff Landry’s push for a diesel export ban is drawing pushback from Louisiana’s energy and farming interests as officials weigh options to cool pump prices. Nuclear development in East Feliciana: The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury backed a $90M DOE nuclear life cycle innovation campus aimed at recycling waste from nearby plants and building advanced manufacturing and workforce training. Oil & gas deal talk: BP is reportedly eyeing Devon Energy’s Eagle Ford assets, a move that could reshape U.S. onshore shale portfolios. Port and construction momentum: Port NOLA approved $8.2M in contracts to advance the Louisiana International Terminal, while DOTD detailed major US 71 paving and repair work in Bossier. Grid resilience for New Orleans: City Council advanced rules and incentives for a distributed backup battery program funded by an Entergy New Orleans settlement, targeting outage relief for local homes and businesses. Education & workforce pipeline: NOLA Public Schools hosted a free IGNITE showcase highlighting dual enrollment and career/technical tracks. Healthcare innovation: FDA approval of a new pancreatic cancer pill is bringing fresh treatment options to patients. Local business/industry: Applied Atomics announced a New Orleans HQ and technical operations expansion. Insurance cost driver: A new report spotlights Louisiana’s litigation-heavy auto insurance environment as a key reason premiums run far above the national average.
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