New Orleans Transit Leadership: RTA board chair Ann Duplessis says the next CEO must “heal” an agency riders rely on, with demand at a 10-year high but service quality still a sore spot—Moreno is pushing major changes and wants a new leader by late August. Louisiana Politics & Markets: U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow won Louisiana’s GOP Senate runoff decisively with heavy Trump backing and spending, setting up a November matchup against Democrat Jamie Davis. Health & Research: LSU Pennington Biomedical researchers are studying how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs affect muscle mass and metabolism—aiming to reduce “metabolic adaptation” risks as Louisiana’s obesity rate stays high. Film & Tech in Louisiana: “The Mandalorian”-style virtual production is spreading, and Louisiana companies/university programs are investing in LED stages and tracking tech to cut costs and speed shoots. Economic Development Leadership: GNO, Inc. CEO Michael Hecht is stepping down at year’s end, moving to CEO emeritus as the search begins for his successor. Local Environment & Infrastructure: Plans for Bayou Grosse Tete focus on preserving its critical drainage role as conditions change. Public Safety: Investigators are piecing together the last hours of Eddie Tillman Jr., with multiple suspects in custody after remains were found at a Marrero home. Data Centers & Power Costs: New reporting highlights how data centers are reshaping electricity demand and local review processes, with Louisiana watching closely as policy tightens.