Politics & Policy

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

After Louisiana v. Callais, what’s next for the state’s congressional map?

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Louisiana’s current congressional map amounts to...

Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana’s congressional map

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday invalidated Louisiana’s current congressional map, ruling that the...

’No taxation without representation’ at heart of LSU tax district fight, attorney says 

A lawsuit challenging a pair of special taxing districts tied to LSU hinges on...

What should City-Brooks Park be? Planners are getting closer to an answer.

City-Brooks Park is about to get a makeover—and the community will have a say...

Have questions about the library millage? Informational meetings start Thursday   

In advance of a June vote, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library is launching...

Davante Lewis explains how AI data centers could impact Louisiana utility rates

Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis is urging caution as Louisiana positions itself for a...
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Metro Council set to vote on sweeping BRPD pay raise plan

City-parish leaders are framing proposed pay raises for the Baton Rouge Police Department as...

St. George Mayor Dustin Yates talks school district vote

Louisiana voters on May 16 will consider a constitutional amendment that would allow St....

SCOTUS sides with oil companies on where Louisiana coastal lawsuits are heard

The U.S. Supreme Court has handed a major win to oil and gas companies...

PSC agrees to fast-track Entergy’s $20B plan to power Meta’s data center

The Louisiana Public Service Commission on Wednesday voted to fast-track Entergy’s proposal to power...
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