AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Workforce Push: Meta says it will invest $115 million in free data-center construction and operations training through “America’s Workforce Academy,” with Louisiana pilot sites slated for 2026. Education Budget Crunch: St. Landry Parish schools are weighing possible consolidations as a projected $18 million deficit and a failed millage leave only $10 million in the general fund. Local Economy & Infrastructure: West Monroe voters will decide on a one-cent sales tax renewal to fund roads, sewer, and water/wastewater projects. Public Finance Relief: Sterlington has paid off three bonds early, including an Economic Development District bond that will cut its sales tax rate by 1% starting July 1. Business & Courts: GeneDx is trying to move a Lafayette-area genetic testing lawsuit to federal court, arguing diversity jurisdiction. Hurricane-Season Risk: A major flood threat is building across Texas and parts of the Gulf, including Lake Charles, with multi-day heavy rain and possible tropical development. Food Scene: Dakar NOLA in New Orleans won a James Beard Best Chef: South award, adding to its 2024 Best New Restaurant honor. Health Care Workplace: Ochsner Health was named to Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces.” Sports Business: Saints edge closer to a potential deal with Cam Jordan as contract talks continue ahead of mandatory minicamp.
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