The Metro Council will introduce a resolution at its Wednesday meeting in support of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ proposal for dedicating $500 million in one-time spending for construction of a new Mississippi River bridge.
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.Â
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.Â
Downtown Baton Rouge spaces for lease or sale are staying on the market a bit longer as investors pay more attention to areas of town with more open space such as garden offices.