Politics & Policy

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

Aerospace incentive bills head to Senate after passing House unanimously

Two key pieces of a broader legislative package aimed at positioning Louisiana for aerospace...

Proposed bill would limit climate-related lawsuits against energy industry

A bill moving through the Louisiana Legislature would significantly restrict the ability to bring...

Rolfe McCollister: LSU is making a mistake hiring Will Wade

LSU is back in the national headlines again, but not for a national championship....

Gonzales audit flags noncompliance with Louisiana’s public bid law

A recent audit of the city of Gonzales found multiple weaknesses in internal controls...

The RiverPlex MegaPark faces legal challenges over funding, permits

Three lawsuits filed last week are challenging key aspects of the RiverPlex MegaPark’s development,...

City-parish looks to spark private investment with new redevelopment programs

City-parish officials on Monday announced a slate of new initiatives aimed at reducing blight...
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Runway construction set to begin at Livingston Parish airport site

Construction on the long-anticipated Livingston Parish airport is set to take a major step...

Louisiana House backs federal database checks on voter rolls

A House bill that would require the Louisiana secretary of state to submit details...

Lawmakers move to position Louisiana for aerospace investment

A cluster of House bills filed just before this session’s introduction deadline suggests that...

​​This Louisiana think tank is calling for reforms to curb rising electricity costs

A new report from the Pelican Institute for Public Policy urges Louisiana lawmakers and...
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