Politics & Policy

The Baton Rouge Fire Department is launching an online registry allowing residents and business owners within the city limits to share important information about their homes or businesses with firefighters.

Small business optimism increased slightly in May, but it marked the 17th consecutive month...

The fussing and shouting that marked the conclusion of the regular session last week could be heard from Baton Rouge to Bunkie. 

Louisiana lawmakers shot down more than half a dozen bills to address concerns around carbon capture, but one proposal survived the session’s final chaotic moments last week.

The widespread fraud that occurred during the disbursement of pandemic-related financial aid came from...

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber released its annual legislative wrap-up, highlighting bills passed that align with the chamber’s legislative priorities.    

Business owners have already been feeling a credit crunch as banks have pulled back...

The departing coastal authority head thinks restoration needs to be elevated in Louisiana’s political conversation, including the governor’s race.

Two of Louisiana’s leading nonpartisan policy organizations are praising some of the investments state lawmakers approved in the just-concluded session while criticizing how the sausage got made. 

East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent Sito Narcisse is one of three finalists in...