Politics & Policy

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

Applications for unemployment across nation edge higher

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but the labor...

Entergy subsidiary forced to refund $160M to Louisiana customers 

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission this week handed down a pair of decisions that will force a subsidiary of Entergy to refund customers millions of dollars, according to an announcement from the Louisiana Public Service Commission. 

Tri-state hydrogen partnership entering second phase of grant application

Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma will submit a formal application to the Department of Energy for funding of their regional hydrogen hub. 

Book recommendations from Louisiana’s elected leaders

With 2023 around the corner, many people may be trying to set some of...

Businesses will get further relief from corporation franchise tax in 2023

Louisiana businesses will get additional relief from the corporation franchise tax beginning Jan. 1,...

Louisiana leaders reveal their favorite songs and artists

What would Louisiana be without music? Our state is one of the epicenters of...
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Stories to remember from 2022: The over-under on gambling’s evolution

The Belle of Baton Rouge and Casino Rouge (now Hollywood Casino) gave downtown a...

Charles Landry seeks to increase Rouzan’s commercial zoning space

Developer Charles Landry has submitted a rezoning application to increase the amount of commercially zoned space in Rouzan, according to documents filed with the Planning Commission.

Newly elected Davante Lewis shares his thoughts on the PSC

On Dec. 10, political newcomer Davante Lewis was elected to represent District 3 on...

Alford: They really said this in 2022

No one in Louisiana scored more political touchdowns this year by simply saying stuff...
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