AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConstruction & Growth: Lauren Gibbs took over Gibbs Construction in 2019 and is steering the Elmwood firm toward $100M in revenue, with major work including the $100M Clearview City Center redevelopment and the $64M Rivana Apartments. Food Safety & Trade: The U.S. House passed the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act, which would let FDA destroy refused foreign food, drugs, devices, and other products tied to significant public health risks—reintroduced by Louisiana lawmakers Clay Higgins and Troy Carter. Public Health & Costs: A new report says restaurant expenses in the U.S. jumped 36% since 2019, with higher labor and wholesale food prices pushing menu costs up. Infrastructure Funding Pressure: Louisiana’s roads and bridges remain a public-safety risk, with calls for Congress to pass a new multi-year transportation bill before Sept. 30. Local Governance & Antitrust: Baton Rouge is exploring an antitrust lawsuit tied to fire truck manufacturers amid rising equipment costs and long delivery waits. Energy & Markets: Louisiana’s pension system increased its indirect Bitcoin exposure by adding 700 shares of Strategy (MSTR).
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