AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNuclear Energy & Waste: Louisiana is a finalist in the DOE’s Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses push, pitching a plan to store radioactive waste under the Gulf while tying it to new nuclear manufacturing and power—part of a five-state shortlist that includes Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Idaho. AI & Data Centers: Meta’s latest results show record revenue but sharply lower free cash flow as AI spending (including data centers) keeps investors nervous, while separate reporting highlights how data-center growth is colliding with local concerns over power, water, and land use. Maternal Health: CDC data point to Louisiana having the highest gestational hypertension rate in the U.S., with pregnancy high blood pressure up 55% since 2016. Post-Flood Health: New research from FAMU-FSU links hurricane flooding to lingering respiratory problems, with factors like roof age, mold spores, and flood depth driving symptoms long after waters recede. Public Health Watch: CDC estimates COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 37 states, including Louisiana. Local Tech & Education: Louisiana Tech joins a national semiconductor and microelectronics workforce initiative, strengthening STEM pipelines for the region. Economy & Policy: A new tax report finds states are leaning more on sales taxes as income-tax cuts continue—raising concerns about regressive impacts.
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