Politics & Policy

Aggressive rate hikes have consistently led to recessions in the past

Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates and defeat the nation's worst bout...

Key US inflation measure surges at fastest rate since June 

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose last month at its fastest pace since June, an alarming sign that price pressures remain entrenched in the U.S. economy and could lead the Fed to keep raising interest rates well into this year.

Why are officers leaving their jobs? Louisiana police agencies fail to cite reasons 

Law enforcement agencies in Louisiana are failing in a majority of cases to report why officers leave their employment, as the law requires

‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: Online access will be a key focus for media during session

LaPolitics: As the general counsel for the Louisiana Press Association, you lock up on...

Baton Rouge casinos see their winning streak end in January

Baton Rouge’s trio of riverboat casinos saw a collective drop in revenue during the first month of the year after seeing a slight increase in December.

Still on the fence, Garret Graves feeling the heat to enter governor’s race 

U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says he is facing "extraordinary pressure" to run for governor and continues to weigh a decision on whether to enter this year's race
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How expensive will the Louisiana governor’s race get? 

Campaign spending on Louisiana's 2023 governor's race may set a record, topping $100 million...

Louisiana joins 13-state offshore wind partnership 

The White House announced Wednesday that Louisiana and California have joined a pro-offshore wind...

US initial jobless claims continue to fall 

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid fell last week as the labor...

Metro Council to receive reports on injuries, damages from police responses

The Metro Council will receive several reports next month from local law enforcement agencies on injuries to the public and damage to property while responding to calls or in pursuit of suspects.