AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMeta Data Center Fight: Sierra Club says Louisiana’s permit changes for Meta’s Hyperion AI facility in Richland Parish don’t account for all emissions and should have required a stricter major-source review. Local Government & Fees: New Orleans officials argue a proposed parcel fee for Sewerage and Water Board drainage/road work should be structured so property owners don’t pay more than current taxes, after a consultant raised “fairness” questions. Transportation Costs: Louisiana is moving forward on the $2.3B I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge toll plan, while lawmakers point to Belle Chasse Bridge toll malfunctions and fee bills up to $7,000 as a cautionary tale. Energy & Offshore Tech: ExxonMobil selected Sercel’s Marlin software suite for its Whiptail project in Guyana, highlighting continued demand for offshore logistics and safety tools. Housing Pressure from AI: A report on Meta’s Richland Parish buildout describes steep rent spikes and evictions tied to temporary worker demand, raising concerns for long-time renters on fixed incomes. State Policy: Louisiana’s new law bans debit card surcharges, effective Aug. 1. Business Watch: Louisiana-Pacific posted Q2 earnings of $26M, missing Wall Street expectations, with revenue at $664M. Sports Business: LSU’s sold-out season-ticket demand is driving steep single-game prices for marquee home matchups this fall.
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