Politics & Policy

Regret and frustration were the leading themes during this week's Senate committee hearings on the regular session’s frantic final moments.

Some Louisiana legislators are raising the prospect of a special session to rework the budget following the chaotic close to the legislative session two weeks ago. 

The median age in the U.S. reached a record high of 38.9 in 2022, according to data released this morning by the Census Bureau. 

LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward sees his role at the university differently from what...

Commissioner Davante Lewis, however, argues that the PSC should rethink how it approaches the “regulatory compact.” 

The IRS has processed tens of millions of tax returns faster this year compared with past years, while getting through on the phone to customer service at the agency is slowly improving, according to a report to Congress released this morning.

After being deferred several months, the Planning Commission this afternoon will consider the final development plan for The Village at Magnolia Woods, a proposed mixed-use community off Highland Road. 

Baton Rouge ranks No. 18 on a 2023 list of the best-run cities in the U.S., according to an analysis by WalletHub.

More insurance lawsuits were filed in Louisiana’s district courts than in any other state from 2020 to 2022, according to a recent analysis by legal analytics firm Lex Machina.

Though his title suggests otherwise, Louisiana Budget Project Executive Director Jan Moller isn’t entirely sure what is in the state’s newest budget.