AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSpace & Industry: SpaceX says it will invest $100B to build “Starbase Louisiana” on about 125,000 acres in Vermilion Parish, with five launch complexes, propellant and power facilities, and construction starting in 2027 (first Starship launch targeted for 2029), aiming to massively scale Starship operations and support a broader satellite push. State Tech & Secrecy: Records show Louisiana officials and agencies signed dozens of NDAs for SpaceX’s “Project Osprey,” including state departments tied to transport, environment, coastal work, and utilities. Coastal Science: A Nature Communications study warns upstream dams are trapping river mud that Louisiana needs to rebuild wetlands, raising stakes for coastal restoration. Public Health & Nursing: Tulane opened a renovated downtown nursing hub for its accelerated BSN program, expanding capacity to help address Louisiana’s nurse shortage. Digital Safety: Meta agreed to a landmark multistate settlement over teen social media addiction, with Louisiana set to receive $180M and new child-safety requirements for Facebook and Instagram. Justice & DNA: New Orleans police linked a 70-year-old man to three cold-case rapes from the 1990s using DNA matches from a prior arrest. Water & Infrastructure: Jefferson Parish Council voted to study water billing and rate structure after residents reported sharp bill spikes tied to newer smart meter tech.
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