AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCollege Sports & Courts: A Baton Rouge judge granted a preliminary injunction against an SEC eligibility policy, potentially letting former NFL-camp participants play for LSU as the Tigers open Saturday vs. Clemson—while the SEC has filed its own federal lawsuit in Alabama. Healthcare & Consumer Safety: Two IV saline recalls hit Louisiana and other states after manufacturers found particles in sealed bags—Baxter citing fiberglass and B. Braun citing iron oxide—prompting providers to stop and return affected lots. Cybersecurity & Identity Theft: A New Orleans-based ID verification firm, IDScan.net, is tied to a dark-web sale of 153M driver’s license scans, including infrared/ultraviolet images used for bank checks; multiple lawsuits were filed in federal court in New Orleans. Food Supply Chain: Walmart and Publix recalled frozen berry products tied to an E. coli outbreak linked to a Chilean supplier; Louisiana is among the affected states, with officials urging freezer checks. Local Business & Economy: A $3 million ribbon-cutting marked U.S. Frame Factory’s move into a new St. Martin Parish facility, adding jobs and scaling production. Industry & Manufacturing: Hyundai Steel-POSCO broke ground on a $5.8 billion electric arc furnace mill in Donaldsonville, with tariff relief for imported equipment a key ask from South Korean officials. Public Policy: Louisiana’s Department of Revenue reminded taxpayers that paper tax refund checks must be cashed by today’s deadline or funds move to unclaimed property. Local Events: Southern Decadence returns to New Orleans Labor Day weekend with traffic restrictions that could affect French Quarter foot traffic and nearby businesses.
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