Offshore Energy Policy: RWE’s $1.22B settlement to give up Gulf offshore wind leases, including off Cameron Parish, signals Louisiana’s offshore wind push is effectively stalled under the current federal stance. Local Energy & Industry: A proposed 4,600-acre solar project in North Calcasieu would route long-term support to DeQuincy schools, recreation, and fire departments, with payments to nearby landowners. Oil & Supply Chain Pressure: U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve levels fell below 300 million barrels for the first time since the early 1980s, raising concerns about future emergency response and storage caverns. Workforce & Safety Tech: A free Louisiana-focused webinar highlights practical AI uses in workplace safety, with emphasis on privacy, ethics, and human oversight. Transportation & Construction: Shreveport-Bossier drivers face Koran Doyline Road and Hackberry Lane work plus I-49 lane closures for pavement repairs tied to summer heat. Food & Health Compliance: FDA inspected Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank (July 15) with no corrective action needed. Consumer Fraud Watch: Hornbeck logged a single BBB Scam Tracker report in July, while Louisiana cities continue to rank across the state’s scam-report lists. Fuel Prices (GasBuddy): Diesel and premium prices varied by parish in the week ending Aug. 8, with multiple lowest-price points reported across Beauregard, Winn, Pointe Coupee, Richland, and St. Martin.