Louisiana Workforce & Population: Louisiana’s labor force participation rose from 57.9% to 58.8%, adding nearly 33,000 people either working or actively job hunting, as Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Economic Development push retention and recruitment. Storm Recovery: FEMA says Louisianans in Avoyelles, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes affected by Tropical Storm Arthur (June 17-18) can apply for possible assistance, with guidance to file insurance claims first. Public Safety—Fatal Crashes: Louisiana State Police reported a fatal I-10 East crash near Jennings involving a three-vehicle collision where the driver was improperly restrained, and a separate fatal single-vehicle crash on LA 686 near Moise Mallet Road where two unrestrained occupants were ejected. Local Economy & Energy: Argent LNG awarded Louisiana-based GIS Engineering a marine, environmental and site engineering contract tied to its Port Fourchon LNG export terminal permitting. Education & Community: St. Charles Parish hit a milestone delivering 250,000 free books to children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Legal/Policy Watch: The House Financial Services Committee advanced the Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act, aiming to set federal rules and consumer protections for earned wage access services.