AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 hours agoJunk-Fee Crackdown: Louisiana lawmakers advanced a ban on “convenience fees” tacked onto debit-card receipts, giving the attorney general authority to investigate and fine violators $500 per breach. Higher-Profile Legal Fallout: A Texas jury convicted Nigerian-born Catholic priest Anthony Odiong of sexually assaulting women seeking spiritual direction, and a Louisiana chapel he helped build in Luling removed his name soon after the verdict. Energy & Infrastructure: Texas is driving a new natural gas pipeline expansion boom, with most planned 2026-27 capacity additions tied to the Lone Star State as demand and LNG exports keep pressure on takeaway capacity. Louisiana Higher Ed & Tax Fight: LSU’s arena lawsuit escalates as plaintiffs argue LSU-linked economic development districts are collecting sales and hotel taxes without voter approval. Local Business Watch: Red Lobster is closing another major U.S. location, with Louisiana among recent closures, as executives cite “not viable” sites. Tech & Utilities: States are starting to rethink data-center deals as lawmakers weigh power-grid, water, and ratepayer impacts, creating a patchwork approach nationwide.
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