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State senator open to compromise over his ITEP proposal

State Sen. Rogers Pope, a Denham Springs Republican and former Livingston Parish Public Schools superintendent, says he’s open to compromise on his proposal to enshrine the current Industrial Tax Exemption Program rules in the state constitution. 

Local government, business leaders to square off over ITEP on Monday

A proposal to enshrine the current rules governing Louisiana’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program in the state constitution pits business interests against local government leaders. 

‘LaPolitics’: Women candidates are a force in mayoral elections

Nine women either won elections for mayor during the most recent primary elections in Louisiana or advanced to the April 30 runoffs. 

U.S. Rep. Graves, Water Institute want to launch flood prevention lab

Congressman Garret Graves’ recent request for $2 million in federal dollars for an initiative...

New rendering shows bridge connecting largest two LSU lakes

A new rendering of the University Lakes project depicts a planned bridge that will replace May Street and connect the two largest lakes. 

Bridge Center plans more outreach in hopes of increasing impact

The Bridge Center for Hope, Louisiana’s first crisis receiving center for adults, didn’t serve as many people as expected during its first year
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‘Business Report’ announces 2022 Influential Women in Business

Business Report today announced this year’s class of Influential Women in Business and will honor the 2022 selections at a May 10 luncheon.

OLOL, American Cancer Society announce partnership

Our Lady of the Lake has announced a partnership with the American Cancer Society that includes a sponsorship and an effort to increase cancer screening.

Civil rights groups sue to overturn Louisiana’s new congressional map

As predicted, several civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit to block Louisiana's new congressional map, arguing the boundaries violate the Voting Rights Act because it doesn't add a second majority-Black district, USA Today Network reports.  

BRAC: Commuters need state’s $500M commitment to new bridge

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released a public policy commentary in support of...