AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew Orleans Finances: A new state audit says the city’s 2025 general fund deficit was about $130 million—smaller than earlier estimates—and flags ongoing concerns tied to the firefighter pension system. Energy & Industry: Yokogawa Corp. of America was named main automation contractor for the $13 billion Commonwealth LNG project near Cameron, with phase 1 targeted for 2030. Power Restoration: About 70 Public Service Company of Oklahoma linemen and crews are heading to Shreveport to help restore electricity after storms knocked out power for tens of thousands. Public Transit: New Orleans RTA riders in the East are pushing for service improvements, including better timing and route adjustments, after long waits and missed-bus headaches. Consumer Safety: ALDI recalled kimchi and tofu kimbap sold in Louisiana due to an undeclared fish allergen that can be life-threatening. Local Business Climate: Lafayette’s restaurant scene continues to thin, with more closures reported so far in 2026. Travel Costs: Gulf Coast vacationers are shifting plans as prices surge, including splitting lodging costs and choosing cheaper destinations.
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