Politics & Policy

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

Metro Council to consider seeking cultural district tax breaks for LSU area

The Metro Council will consider asking state officials to designate an LSU Cultural District. 

See how far BREC moved up in this year’s park system rankings 

Trust for Public Land announced today that Baton Rouge placed 61st of 100 on the 2023 ParkScore index, climbing six spots from last year due to increased investment in the local park system run by BREC.    

PAR: Lawmakers must be cautious in spending extra cash  

Louisiana’s treasury remains flush from better-than-expected corporate, personal income, sales and severance tax collections.

Corporate franchise tax phase-out moves forward in Legislature 

Legislation to phase out Louisiana’s corporate franchise tax moved closer to reality on Monday with approval from the House Ways and Means Committee.

State offices continue to spar over use of historic NOLA building

The office that oversees state museums does not ensure that an apartment it controls...

While Texas balks, Louisiana pursues clean energy projects 

While the Texas Legislature is considering bills designed to reduce the state’s reliance on wind and solar power, Edwards happily described his work with Louisiana Republicans to turn that state into a hub for clean energy along the Gulf Coast. 
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Alford: State budget negotiation becomes a timing issue

There’s the math inside the state budget, and then there’s the math to pass the state budget. 

Business, good-government groups renew push for a Louisiana ‘reset’

Three of Louisiana’s most prominent nonpartisan policy groups have unveiled a slate of briefings and recommendations that they hope will help guide and inform this year’s state elections. 

IRS struggles with onslaught of retroactive claims for small business tax break 

The Internal Revenue Service has paid out more than $150 billion amid a surge of claims for an expired pandemic-era tax break for small businesses.

Louisiana film association OK with incentive bill, with one exception

Legislation that would renew the incentive program that subsidizes Louisiana’s film sector easily cleared the state House of Representatives and awaits a vote in the Senate. 
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