LNG Deals: ConocoPhillips signed a 20-year LNG purchase with Venture Global, adding another long-term buyer for Louisiana’s growing export pipeline. LNG Expansion Watch: Petrobras also locked in a 22-year LNG deal with Cheniere, underscoring how Gulf Coast supply is getting tied up for decades. Local Development: Rivana Apartments in New Orleans’ River District cleared financing, setting up construction on a $111M affordable housing project near Shell’s new HQ. Manufacturing & Services: Crystal Clear Imaging in Elmwood is scaling sports graphics and large-format production, with Saints and Superdome work helping drive near-$8.5M sales. Agriculture & Fuel Costs: Diesel prices remain a flashpoint for harvest operations, with states weighing relief on red-dyed diesel rules as governors respond to record-high costs. Immigration & Local Impact: A new ICE family detention facility in Alexandria could begin receiving people within weeks, raising fresh local and operational questions. Energy Policy: Cameron Parish is debating how much control locals still have over industrial tax exemptions as the state reshapes ITEP power. Business & Community: Amazon says it will invest $1B over five years in communities hosting data centers, aiming to address electricity and water concerns. Infrastructure: DOTD warned of a one-day LA 160 railroad crossing closure in Bossier Parish for track repairs. Sports/Local Economy: Bally’s in downtown Baton Rouge completed a new entrance as part of its $163M Catfish Town expansion.