AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMeta Expansion: Meta says it’s expanding its Richland Parish data center to 5 gigawatts, with more than $1 billion in local road, water and wastewater upgrades, an Entergy deal aimed at saving customers over 20 years, and about 7,500 construction jobs plus 1,000 operations roles. Quality-of-Life Rankings: Two new national studies put Louisiana near the bottom for people considering a move, citing safety, health care, and overall quality-of-life concerns. Boosie Refund Fight: Baton Rouge rapper Boosie Badazz is seeking a $300,000 refund from a Washington lobbying firm after a Trump pardon effort reportedly stalled, leading to an arbitration dispute. Courts & Rights: The U.S. Supreme Court refused to block Texas’s app age-verification law while lawsuits proceed, a move that could shape how states handle online access and parental consent. Public Safety/Weather: After flooding in New Orleans over the weekend, more rain and flash-flood risk are expected Monday into Tuesday, with lightning also a concern. Local Arts: Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre named Mysti Byrnes interim executive director to run daily operations. Sports/Community: Saints training camp tickets are now available for season ticket holders, with general sales starting Tuesday.
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