Offshore Energy Policy: RWE struck a $1.22B deal with the Trump administration to surrender offshore wind leases off New York, Louisiana, and Northern California, with the money redirected toward LNG and gas—another major blow to U.S. wind development. AI in Public Safety: New Orleans confirmed an AI system has been answering some 911 calls since 2023 for repeat crash reports, trained on local speech and street names. Public Health & Science Governance: A Senate committee voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt after he refused to answer COVID-19 questions, escalating a long-running political probe. Workforce & STEM-adjacent Tech: Louisiana’s reliance on H-2A/H-2B seasonal workers ranked among the nation’s highest, underscoring how labor programs keep agriculture and seasonal services running. Local Tech/Education: Southeastern Louisiana University’s Laboratory School will expand to a full K-12 model starting in 2027, aiming to strengthen teacher training and research. Louisiana Business & Infrastructure: FastSites awarded $1.4M for infrastructure upgrades at McLeod Business Park in Lockport to speed up future commercial and light industrial development. Cyber Trust: A roundup on website security practices highlights how updates, safer configurations, and protections against phishing and ransomware can boost customer confidence.