Politics & Policy

Entergy looks to add 224 megawatts of solar power to its generation mix

Entergy Louisiana wants to add about 224 megawatts of solar power resources to its generation mix, most of which would be produced in Iberville Parish. 

Census report reveals Louisiana companies’ take on business climate

Business in Louisiana is mostly steady or above average heading into spring. 

‘LaPolitics’: Latest storylines from the governor’s race

After moving swiftly last year to secure the early support of the Louisiana Republican...

Gov. Edwards names new DOTD secretary  

Gov. John Bel Edwards has named Eric Kalivoda as the new secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development, replacing the retiring Shawn Wilson. 

Why some laid-off EA workers allege the move was retaliatory 

Some of the 200 Electronic Arts video game testers laid off Tuesday from the company’s facility at LSU say it was retaliation for organizing a union.

LABI, BRAC come out against noncompete ban

The leading business groups for Louisiana and the Capital Region have joined colleagues across the country in opposing a federal proposal to bar most noncompete agreements. 
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LDH approved hundreds of hemp products for sale that were illegal under state law

The Louisiana Department of Health has given approval for at least 230 hemp products that should not be for sale in the state under current laws, USA Today Network. 

See how much money has been raised for Baton Rouge security camera initiative

The business-led Page/Rice Camera Initiative has raised more than $200,000 in funding for the purchase and installation of more than 50 security cameras

GOP state lawmaker seeks moratorium on Lake Maurepas carbon capture wells

A state lawmaker wants to suspend plans to drill carbon capture wells in Lake Maurepas while seeking assurance that the project will not harm the environment. 

US sues chemical company over cancer risk to Louisiana community 

Federal officials sued a chemical maker on Tuesday, alleging that its plant presents an unacceptable cancer risk to a nearby majority-Black south Louisiana community and demanding that it cuts its toxic emissions.