Politics & Policy

Government decisions, legislation, elections, and public policy shaping business and daily life across the Baton Rouge region and Louisiana.

Calls growing for an override session in wake of Gov. Edwards’ vetoes 

Pressure is mounting for Louisiana legislators to hold a veto override session this month following the governor’s rejection of numerous bills from the 2023 regular session, including some approved by wide margins, The Center Square reports. 

JR Ball: The joy of passion and great expectations 

When the people of Baton Rouge decide something they cherish must be excellent at...

Despite bump, Louisiana teacher salaries likely to remain below Southern average 

An analysis of the most recent public school teacher salary data shows Louisiana still trails most of its regional peers—and is likely to remain there despite the Legislature adding $2,000 for the upcoming school year. 

Opinion| Why can’t Baton Rouge get synchronized traffic signals?

If you think 23 years is enough time to get traffic lights synchronized in Baton Rouge ... you would be sadly wrong.

Louisiana regulators join other states in scrutinizing utilities’ political expenses

At least three states—Colorado, Connecticut and Maine—passed laws this spring barring utilities from charging customers for their lobbying, public relations spending and dues to political trade associations.

Is the US labor market beginning to cool? 

The U.S. labor market is starting to loosen up, according to the Federal Reserve’s go-to metric for assessing the economy. But data from LinkedIn shows a more pronounced shift away from what has been a historically tight jobs market.
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Baton Rouge film sector ‘in a waiting game’ over writers’ strike

The Writers Guild of America’s strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers has led to a nationwide slowdown in film production. 

Urban sprawl adding to Baton Rouge residents’ transportation costs

A new analysis makes a case for city planning that prioritizes residents’ proximity to economic hubs as a way to boost quality of life, save on household transportation spending and reduce carbon emissions. 

Louisiana federal judge issues injunction against Biden administration in social media case  

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and Missouri's attorney general filed the lawsuit.

Community Coffee files notice for $4M expansion

Baton Rouge-based Community Coffee has filed an advance notice with the state that it intends to undergo a $4 million expansion. 
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