SpaceX & South Louisiana Investment: Gov. Jeff Landry says SpaceX’s Starbase push in Vermilion Parish could bring 10,000+ jobs and billions in investment, with construction starting in 2027 and first launches targeted for 2029, alongside other major projects like LNG expansion in Plaquemines and a Hyundai steel mill in Ascension. Energy Prices & Venezuela Deal: President Trump met with oil executives after announcing a Venezuela oil access deal tied to U.S. refining constraints and high gas prices, while analysts warn the plan may take years to translate into meaningful Strategic Petroleum Reserve fill. LNG Delivery Reassurance: Venture Global told Plaquemines Phase 2 buyers it expects contracted LNG deliveries on schedule and at agreed prices, despite market swings that could otherwise pressure timing and contracts. Louisiana Workforce & Education Funding: East Baton Rouge schools urged families to complete an economic data survey by Oct. 20 to unlock funding supports, while Caddo Works is inviting local businesses to plug into workforce development for middle and high school students. State Business & Infrastructure: Louisiana Economic Development finalized a $10 million FastSites investment to extend infrastructure at Esperanza Business Park in St. Charles Parish, and Baton Rouge’s APTIM landed a Navy fuel infrastructure contract vehicle worth up to $997 million. Consumer & Regulatory Watch: Louisiana AG Liz Murrill sued Express Scripts over drug pricing practices, and the FTC/21 states’ Amazon ad-auction lawsuit alleges inflated ad prices. Storm & Utilities: Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border, and SWEPCO expanded temporary customer bill assistance measures for residential accounts. Local Business Signals: Randa Apparel acquired UNTUCKit, and GasBuddy reported low diesel pricing in Cameron Parish during the week ending Aug. 22.