Meta announced the launch of the America’s Workforce Academy with a facility in Baton Rouge. Louisiana joins Texas, Indiana and Ohio as the four states to host pilot locations for the AI infrastructure jobs training program. Meta has already begun construction on a 27-billion-dollar data center in Richland Parish. Meta Director of U.S. Policy Diana Doukas says Meta’s partnership with the Associated Builders and Contractors Baton Rouge training facility and its investment in Louisiana make it a perfect location.
Network outages have forced some OMV offices around the state to close, and some online services are affected as well. Thomas Mule’ with the Office of Technology Services says it’s unclear when everything will be back up and running.
Cut 14 (08) “…tomorrow at eight.”
Pollock Representative Gabe Firment could have his eyes set on something bigger after more than six years in the Louisiana House. He says he’s fielded numerous calls about running for the open fifth district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, and he believes he would be very effective.
Cut 7 (12) “…philosophy to Congress.”
There will be a free Fourth of July concert in Baton Rouge as part of the festivities put on by the Louisiana America 250 Commission. There will be live music starting at 2 p.m. through the evening ending with fireworks on the Mississippi River. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says don’t worry if you can’t make it to the Capitol City, there will likely be a celebration near you
Cut 11 (09) “…over Louisiana.”
A full list of celebrations across the state can be found at america250la.org