Politics & Policy

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

Task force to be convened to find money for permanent teacher pay raises

Gov. Jeff Landry and legislative leaders on Tuesday announced a plan that could eventually...

‘LaPolitics’: Legislature hits pause on expansion of online gaming

While the Louisiana Legislature has embraced mobile sports wagering in recent years, legislators have...

Audit alleges LSU-affiliated nonprofit mishandled millions in funding

Millions in questionable compensation and research contracts routed to an outside entity are among...

What Visit Baton Rouge’s latest audit shows

Visit Baton Rouge ended 2025 with stronger tourism-driven revenues, higher capital investment and plans...

Senate committee removes funding to expand LA GATOR program

After a 30-minute meeting with no debate, a Senate committee voted 9-0 to advance...

St. George pushes back on claims it’s hostile to development

Speaking at the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors’ 2026 Trends seminar in April,...
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St. George isn’t backing down after school amendment loss, mayor says

St. George Mayor Dustin Yates says supporters of the proposed St. George Community School...

LSU’s new arena may need more than private funding, Rousse says

Last year, those leading the charge on LSU’s proposed $428 million arena project told...

BREC announces its choice for superintendent

The BREC Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to authorize negotiations to hire Brooks Williams...

Louisiana cracks top 10 in ‘Site Selection’ economic competitiveness rankings

Louisiana landed a top 10 finish in Site Selection Magazine’s 2026 Prosperity Cup rankings,...
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