AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHyundai Steel Fight in Ascension: Louisiana Bond Commission approved more than $1.3B in bonds for Hyundai’s planned steel mill in Ascension Parish, but residents and activists say the decision was rushed and could disrupt communities; a meeting is set for Sept. 28. Workforce & Training: Baton Rouge Community College’s Construction Management Program received nearly $136,000 from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, continuing 11 straight years of support. Tourism Boost: New Orleans tourism leaders backed the State Bond Commission’s approval of the 1,000-room Omni Hotel at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, calling it key for major events and tax revenue. Consumer Finance Crackdown: Louisiana AG Griffin joined a $694M multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance, including cash and debt relief plus new consumer protections. Energy & Industry: Cabot will invest $125M to expand advanced battery materials in Franklin, La., supported by a $50M DOE grant, targeting operations by end of 2028. Local Public Safety: Washington Parish authorities arrested 10 people tied to a drug distribution network after three overdose deaths, including two charged with second-degree murder.
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