Episode Details

On today's show, Newell talks about the City of New Orleans prioritizing an "Electric Transportation Roadmap" to guide the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) adoption and infrastructure while basic infrastructure such as sidewalks, streets, and drainage is subpar. Then, Newell has on Debbie Bresler of the Crescent City Countdown Club to talk about the spectacular free concert and fireworks display along the Mississippi River, Matt Wolfe, Vice President of Communications at GNO Inc., to talk about Louisiana’s breakout year in economic momentum, Josh Fleig, Chief Innovation Officer at Louisiana Economic Development (LED), to discuss why startups need different tools and support than all small businesses, and that’s why LA.IO was created, Dr. Jennifer Avegno, Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services, to talk about her expectations going into the Moreno Administration.