AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConsumer Protection: Louisiana joined the FTC and 19 other states in suing Dollar General, alleging the retailer repeatedly charged customers more at checkout than advertised. SpaceX Project: Vermilion Parish residents and a nonprofit sued over the approval process for the proposed spaceport, asking a judge to void the deal and alleging open-meetings violations. Business Expansion: Chouest Group acquired Canada’s Horizon Maritime, extending the Louisiana-based company’s reach. State Finances: Fitch upgraded Louisiana’s bond rating to AA, a move Treasurer Fleming hailed as a sign of stronger credit standing. Coastal Claims: BP and Louisiana agreed to a $350 million settlement to resolve Deepwater Horizon lawsuits. France Connections: State economic officials say the Saints’ Paris trip helped advance investment discussions; French companies already employ about 10,000 people in Louisiana.
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