Stephanie Riegel, Author at Baton Rouge Business Report

Baton Rouge on mission to reimagine public housing

Federal changes are propelling the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority and its new executive director to rethink public housing.

News alert: Foil and Carter tied in Senate race following recount; three-way runoff possible

A recount shows Republicans Franklin Foil and Steve Carter tied for the No. 2 spot in the Senate District 16 race; if it stands, both will face Democrat Beverly Brooks Thompson in a three-way runoff.

Which way will St. George go? Neither side is saying, as big vote nears

With just hours until voters go to the polls, those campaigning for and against...

With clock ticking, political activity heats up on St. George

With less than 48 hours until voters go to the polls, attention in East...

Local Mississippi governments oppose Louisiana diversion project

Elected officials in communities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are sounding the alarm bell...

St. George proponent, opponent square off with three days til election

An opponent of the proposed St. George incorporation effort presented data today intended to...

Riegel: Time for Baton Rouge to get smart on planning

How many natural disaster bullets must Baton Rouge dodge before it gets smart about planning? A Smart Growth summit will offer advice on how to do it.

Former FMOL head tapped to lead midwestern branch of Ascension health system

Michael McBride—who led the Baton Rouge-based Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System for...

Metro Council taking up St. George pension debt measure

The Metro Council is expected to vote at its meeting Wednesday on a proposal...