AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAviation & Travel: Avelo Airlines will add twice-weekly non-stop flights between New Orleans (MSY) and Dallas-area McKinney (DTX) starting Dec. 17, with fares expected from $99 and the first checked bag free. Local Construction: St. Tammany Parish Library begins Oct. 12 renovations at the Mandeville branch, keeping the library open with a new side entrance and upgrades to the atrium, bathrooms, flooring, and internet. Energy & Grid: The U.S. Department of Energy announced $1.9 billion for 31 grid projects under its SPARK initiative to speed power connections for data centers and other large loads. Politics & Affordability: Senate Republicans are planning a last-ditch push on affordability ahead of midterms, including a bill aimed at protecting Americans from electricity price hikes tied to the data center boom. Finance & Consumer Relief: Visa and Mastercard agreed to a $167 million settlement over ATM fee practices; eligible users have until Feb. 10, 2027 to file claims. Tech & Security: Livingston Parish approved an ordinance restricting privately owned Flock cameras and automated license plate readers on parish roads, while existing units remain. Business & Jobs: Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is working to “AI-proof” jobs and is seeking partners tied to new data center construction in the region. Sports & Culture: LSU confirmed the death of NBA’s first MVP Bob Pettit at 93, and New Orleans is marking Dolly Parton Day with a parade and related events.
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