Politics & Policy

Louisiana lawmakers have voted to extend the program that subsidizes film and TV production in the state. 

Louisiana and its leaders better abandon the status quo mentality and embrace change if we want to be competitive.

Louisiana’s nine largest metropolitan areas lost a net 317,500 residents from 2005 to 2020, according to further analysis of the data conducted by the Manship School News Service.

Even as officials look to pick a location for a new Mississippi River bridge among three options in Iberville Parish, U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says the state should be searching for additional solutions closer to Interstate 10 and U.S. 190. 

Legislation passed over the weekend in the Louisiana Legislature aimed at attracting more large festivals and concerts to East Baton Rouge Parish was inspired by incentives granted to Bayou Country Superfest. 

Small federal contractors that don't abide by the letter of a new ruling from the Small Business Administration may face new penalties, Inc. reports. 

U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says the legislation he helped negotiate with the White House should lead to faster approval of projects that require federal funds and permits.

Crime tops the list of public concerns in the Bayou State right now, according...

Business Report this week released the Capital Region 500, a brand new guide to powerful and influential community leaders in the Capital Region. 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today joined the Clean BIZ Partnership, a new program created by Keep Louisiana Beautiful aimed at reducing and preventing litter