Daylight Saving Push: A new push to make daylight saving time permanent could help Southern states most, while parts of the Upper Midwest and Northern New England may see bigger downsides, with the debate now heading deeper into Congress. Public Safety Tech Scrutiny: Louisiana lawmakers are questioning a $54 million, no-bid Motorola contract for police tech like bodycams, dashcams, and radios, arguing for more public review. AI Power Costs, Louisiana in the Mix: The White House expanded the Ratepayer Protection Pledge to cover 80% of U.S. electricity delivered, aiming to keep data-center power upgrades from hitting households; Louisiana leaders and utilities are tied to the rollout. Renewables in Louisiana: Lightsource bp and Meta finalized a long-term power purchase agreement for the 172MWdc Mowata Solar project in Acadia Parish, adding new generation and jobs. Health & Research Leadership Loss: Dr. Herbert Kaufman, who built LSU’s Eye Center into a major research and treatment hub, died at 94. Coastal Resilience: A guest column argues wetlands are the first line of defense in Louisiana’s hurricane protection strategy, not just levees and pumps. Storm Update: Tropical Storm Bertha has dissipated over inland Texas after landfall in St. Bernard Parish.