Bob Hensgens
Coverage of Bob Hensgens in the Nexus archive.
- State lawmaker discovers he’s bound by an NDA he doesn’t remember signing
State Sen. Bob Hensgens discovered he had signed a broad NDA with Louisiana Economic Development (LED) in September, despite publicly refusing a separate project-specific NDA related to a rumored aerospace project in Vermilion Parish. LED rescinded the general NDA upon Hensgens' request but noted it would still apply for one year to any previously shared confidential information.
- Sen. Bob Hensgens said he didn’t sign an NDA. He was wrong.
State Sen. Bob Hensgens claimed he did not sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) related to a potential aerospace project in Vermilion Parish, but he was already under a general NDA with Louisiana Economic Development (LED) that he signed electronically in September. LED confirmed the NDA applied to all prospective projects in Louisiana and was in effect during Hensgens' public comments. After being informed of the NDA in July 2026, Hensgens requested and received its rescission.
- Vermilion Parish senator wants to join the ‘new space race’
Vermilion Parish Senator Bob Hensgens discusses a potential aerospace project in the parish, emphasizing infrastructure and education improvements to support economic growth. He acknowledges potential challenges like traffic and housing pressures but highlights opportunities for economic diversification and comparisons to projects by SpaceX and Meta.
- As SpaceX rumors circulate in coastal Louisiana, so do worries of losing generational land
Rumors of SpaceX's potential purchase of 136,000 acres of land in Louisiana's Pecan Island marsh have sparked concerns among hunters, residents, and environmental groups about industrial development and loss of natural land. State Sen. Bob Hensgens confirmed negotiations, but non-disclosure agreements have limited public transparency. Locals, including 15-year-old hunter Bennett Billeaud, are advocating to preserve the area.
- Utilities balk at industrial customers generating their own power, selling excess on the grid
A Louisiana Senate bill (SB 490) allowing industrial facilities to build private power plants and sell up to 50% of generated electricity faces opposition from major utilities like Entergy and Cleco. Sponsored by Sen. Bob Hensgens (R-Abbeville), the stalled legislation aims to bypass traditional utility approval processes, drawing support from some energy advocacy groups after amendments.