AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDiesel Costs & Policy Clash: Gov. Jeff Landry is pushing a 90-day pause on U.S. diesel exports, arguing it will lower prices for Louisiana families and farmers, but industry groups warn the state lacks pipeline/storage capacity and the plan could backfire. Rural Economy Pressure: A new AP-KFF poll finds about half of rural voters say the economy is worse since Trump returned to office, with groceries, gas and healthcare topping concerns—an issue for GOP momentum heading into November. Nuclear Ambitions in East Feliciana: The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury backed Louisiana’s effort to land a federally backed “Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus,” with officials discussing potential spent-fuel recycling work tied to River Bend. Tourism & Hospitality: Three New Orleans hotels earned 2026 Michelin Keys—Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton and Windsor Court—adding to the city’s growing luxury footprint. Local Business & Jobs: Ascension Parish hosted a college-and-career expo bringing dozens of colleges and 100+ employers together for students. Gaming Fraud Case: Louisiana authorities arrested an Alexandria woman accused of using fake Social Security numbers to steal casino jackpots, including at L’Auberge Baton Rouge. Energy Supply Chain: Lion Elastomers named Intertex World Resources its exclusive North American distributor for rubber products, expanding distribution reach.
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