AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoCongressional Politics: Louisiana’s Steve Scalise lost the race to lead House Republicans in the minority, falling 106-73 to Ohio’s Jim Jordan. Scalise had held party leadership roles since 2014. Jobs and Industry: GE Vernova plans to invest $34.5 million in its Shreveport plant, adding 175 jobs as it expands transformer production to meet rising demand. Digital Access: Louisiana and Apple announced about $18 million in awards for 11 groups, providing more than 25,000 computers and tablets for adult education and workforce training. Data Center Oversight: Nonprofits are challenging Louisiana’s fast-track approvals for data center power projects, alleging the Public Service Commission’s process violates the state constitution and lacks transparency. Holiday Giving: The Salvation Army of Baton Rouge aims to raise $150,000 for its Red Kettle Campaign, with QR-code donations added this year.
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