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River District Housing Finance: New Orleans City Council approved a 40-year PILOT tax incentive for the $100M, 220-unit Rivana Apartments, aiming to lock in legally capped rents for 40 years and add affordable and workforce units near the Convention Center. Public Works Accountability: Gov. Jeff Landry is pushing for a legislative investigation into the Sewerage and Water Board’s Decatur Street project, arguing delays are costing businesses revenue and asking the Legislative Auditor to review finances and economic impact. Consumer Money Protection: Louisiana AG Liz Murrill announced a $45M multistate settlement with Block over Cash App fraud and promised protections, with Louisiana set to receive about $557K. Grid Strain From New Load: Utilities are exploring new ways to manage rising demand from data centers and EVs as capacity and cost pressures mount, with experts warning the grid challenge is accelerating. Energy Infrastructure Contracting: Baker Hughes won major equipment and services awards tied to Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG expansion, including liquefaction equipment and fleet gas turbine upgrades. LNG Engineering: GTT received a Samsung Heavy Industries order for tank design of Delfin FLNG 1, slated for operations off Louisiana’s coast. Drug Enforcement: Louisiana State Police arrested a Sulphur man after a traffic stop led to a seizure of about 6.5 pounds of meth plus other drugs and firearms. Legal Fight Over Demolition: Embattled New Orleans landlord Josh Bruno sued to halt the DeGaulle Manor demolition, alleging a bankruptcy-court stay was violated. Food Safety Watch: CDC is tracking a cyclosporidium outbreak with cases reported in Louisiana, urging careful produce handling and hygiene. Workforce/Manufacturing Expansion: DIS-TRAN Steel announced plans to expand operations and hire for tapered tubular steel poles tied to the electric utility industry. Business Compliance: Louisiana ethics board fined officials tied to the Louisiana Oilfield Restoration Association for a $780K loan to a former conservation office attorney.

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