SpaceX Mega-Deal: SpaceX says it will build “Starbase Louisiana,” a $100 billion rocket launch complex on Pecan Island in Vermilion Parish, with construction starting in 2027 and the first Starship launch targeted for 2029; officials project 3,000 permanent jobs plus thousands more during buildout. Public Records & Secrecy: New records show dozens of state and local officials signed NDAs tied to the project under the “Project Osprey” code name, raising questions about transparency as the deal moves forward. Meta Child-Safety Settlement: Louisiana is among states in a $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta over alleged harms to teens on Facebook and Instagram, with required safety changes and payments to participating states. Local Business Tech Upgrade: The Louisiana OMV is rolling out a new computer system aimed at cutting delays and improving stability for customers and staff. Legal Fight Over LSU District Taxes: Opponents of the LSU Economic Development District are pushing to pause tax collections while a lawsuit over whether taxes require an election plays out. Health Startup Spotlight: Shreveport’s Start Up Health prize backed six medical startups, including OmniNano Pharmaceuticals and KOM Analytics, as investors look for Louisiana’s next healthcare growth story. Energy & Infrastructure: A federal appeals court upheld approvals for Venture Global’s $28B CP2 LNG project in Cameron Parish, keeping construction on track. Sports Eligibility Rules: The NFL and major conferences are tightening rules on players returning to college after pro contracts, reshaping options for LSU and other programs. Workforce Shock in Golf: LIV Golf is scaling back and ending many jobs as it transitions after Saudi funding ends, with plans for “LIV 2.0” still in flux.