Economic Development: One Acadiana and Henderson officials announced a certified 143-acre site, “Henderson I-10,” near Grand Point Highway off I-10, aiming to pull new business investment into the region. Public Works & Governance: New Orleans City Council approved ordinances to put the Sewerage and Water Board under city control, including oversight of budgeting and board appointments, as employees raise concerns about the takeover. Legal & Risk: A judge approved a $106 million settlement tied to the 2019 Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans, ending a yearslong fight involving hundreds of plaintiffs. Workforce Policy: The U.S. Department of Labor approved Louisiana’s plan to modernize and unify the state workforce system through June 30, 2028, shifting toward more consistent standards and training-focused funding. Energy & Jobs: German energy giant RWE reached a $1.22 billion deal with the Trump administration to surrender offshore wind leases in New York, California and Louisiana and redirect capital to LNG and gas projects. Food Safety: A multistate Salmonella egg recall linked to Midwest Poultry Services covers more than 19 million eggs across six states, including Louisiana, with sell-by dates through Aug. 17. Local Business Climate: Louisiana fire districts earned improved protection ratings, which could translate into lower homeowners insurance premiums in 18 districts. Tech & Services: New Orleans confirmed AI is answering some 911 calls for repeat crash reports, handling certain incidents since 2023.