AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoData Center & Jobs: Meta narrowed its 2026 capex forecast to $130B-$145B as it pushes deeper into AI data centers, with Louisiana’s Richland Parish project already drawing local business activity. Energy Reliability: Another heat advisory hit Acadiana, while the Southwest Power Pool got a federal emergency order to keep the grid stable as demand spikes. Small Business Relief: The SBA is closing its Slidell office after Tropical Storm Arthur, with remaining help limited to select parishes and applications shifting online. Housing Costs: A new study ranks Iowa as the cheapest state to buy a house, underscoring how buyers are hunting for affordability as prices stay high. Legal/Policy: Louisiana’s Supreme Court chief justice responded to a recusal fight tied to a major Blue Cross/Blue Shield case and judicial pay disputes. Local Business & Community: Catholic Charities of North Louisiana is gearing up for its Bingo on the Bayou fundraiser to support financial education and immigration legal services. Deadline Alert: Louisiana taxpayers have until Sept. 4 to claim more than $17.5M in unclaimed tax refunds.
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