Politics & Policy

Louisiana’s population decline is among nation’s steepest   

Louisiana is among the states with the biggest population declines in recent years, according to new U.S. census data.

Tallgrass sells 500 acres in Louisiana to help restore coastline 

Midstream oil and gas giant Tallgrass announced last week that it would sell 500-plus...

Alford: Will lawmakers debate raising their own pay? 

The upcoming regular session slated to convene April 10 would be both the most ridiculous time and—maybe—the most opportune for members of the Legislature to discuss increasing their own pay.

Federal spending bill boosts protections for pregnant and nursing workers

Tucked in the $1.7 trillion bill to fund the government that Congress passed last...

From ‘Top Gun’ to ‘Steel Magnolias,’ what Louisiana leaders love to watch

Louisiana looked at one point to be turning into Hollywood South thanks to general tax benefits for movies and television shows shot in the state. 

‘LaPolitics’: Spotlight shifts to Washington Mardi Gras

As one year gives way to another, politicos in Louisiana will increasingly turn their collective attention to Washington Mardi Gras, the multiday extravaganza slated for late next month in the Beltway.
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Is a recession ahead in 2023? Economists still don’t have a definitive answer

The economy this past year was a mix of chart-topping growth, record-level inflation and...

New codes expected to add at least $2K to Capital Region homebuilding cost

New building and energy codes that kick in next year are expected to add an average of $2,000-$2,500 to the cost of building a house in the Capital Region, according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge. 

From red beans and rice to bloody marys, state leaders reveal favorite dishes and drinks

Food is such a huge part of Louisiana’s culture and its legacy in the...

Enrollment at Louisiana’s community colleges falls to 14-year low

Enrollment in the Louisiana Community and Technical College System declined to the lowest level in 14 years, while state appropriations increased to a decade-high peak in 2022, according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office.