Louisiana's data center landscape reflects strong state-level support for AI infrastructure growth amid localized pushback. Governor Jeff Landry's June 2026 executive order established ratepayer-protection criteria for tax incentives on new large-load projects, requiring self-funded power infrastructure and community benefits while exempting major existing developments like Meta's Hyperion campus in Richland Parish. This aligns with ongoing multi-gigawatt builds by Meta, Amazon, Hut 8, and others, driven by competitive incentives and Entergy's grid expansions. Recent local actions, including New Orleans' one-year zoning pause and Caddo Parish's August two-year moratorium on new permits, highlight community concerns over electricity costs and resources, yet no statewide ban has advanced. Key near-term catalysts include LPSC proceedings on Meta-linked plants and potential appeals that could shape broader policy.