Politics & Policy

Insurance dominates new Louisiana laws for 2023 

Following three major hurricanes in two years, the Louisiana Legislature made changes to state...

FTC looks to ban noncompete clauses

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that would bar companies from limiting their employees’ ability to leave and work for a rival or start a competing business.

Who will enter governor’s race now that Sen. Kennedy won’t?

A lukewarm flirtation from U.S. Sen. John Kennedy about a possible run for Louisiana...

Mayor Broome forming stormwater advisory committee

East Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome is creating a stormwater advisory committee to...

Capital Region farmers will get relief through federal disaster declaration 

Emergency loans and grants triggered by a U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster declaration could...

Opinion: An economic development resolution for Baton Rouge

The Baton Rouge resolution for 2023 ought to be developing a comprehensive economic development strategy beyond petrochemical.
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Opinion: What does 2023 hold for Louisiana and Baton Rouge?

A new year always provides a fresh start, giving rise to bright hopes and dreams for the next 12 months. As an optimist, things can get better.

BRAC, LCA applaud ruling against carbon capture moratorium

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber and the Louisiana Chemical Association are praising a federal judge’s recent ruling that Livingston Parish cannot enforce a carbon capture and sequestration moratorium. 

US job openings dipped in November but market remained robust 

U.S. job openings slipped in November but remained high suggesting businesses remain determined to add workers, a blow to the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool hiring and wage gains.

State schools superintendent joins other officials in banning TikTok 

Louisiana's education chief urged public schools and systems today to remove TikTok from public...