AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNavy Fuel Infrastructure: The U.S. Navy awarded nearly $1B to 10 construction firms to build, maintain and repair global fuel pipelines and storage tanks, including Baton Rouge-based Aptim Federal Services. Local Business & Hiring: Campus Federal Credit Union named Ross Talbert chief experience officer, while Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center added Dr. Gina Wilson as a radiologist; Acadian Ambulance promoted Brivan Garcia to operations manager. Agriculture Research: LSU’s Red River Research Station in Bossier Parish is expanding work on irrigation, water quality, soil fertility and crop development for northwest Louisiana farming. Housing & Growth Friction: After St. Tammany subdivisions vetoes, developers are again questioning where they can build homes as the region faces a tight housing pipeline. Public Services & Policy: SNAP enrollment dropped more than 13% as new federal work and paperwork rules tighten eligibility, with advocates pointing to administrative hurdles. Food Safety: Two dog food recalls hit Louisiana distribution—one tied to Salmonella and another to possible metal contamination. Community & Culture: New Orleans nonprofits and hospitals added staff and board members, while the city’s first responders held a 9/11 memorial stair climb.
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