Politics & Policy

US inflation slows to 7.1% in November, down from 7.7% in October 

Inflation in the US slowed again last month in the latest sign that price increases are gradually cooling despite the pressures they continue to inflict on American households.

Billions in offshore royalties to states tied up in government spending fight

Whether Louisiana and other coastal states with offshore energy production will soon receive billions...

Baton Rouge pushed ahead on getting party promoters under control

Following a special meeting last week, East Baton Rouge Parish’s Alcoholic Beverage Control board...

Gov. Edwards announces $1.8B Port NOLA expansion project

Gov. John Bel Edwards today announced a historic public-private partnership between the state, the Port of New Orleans and two global maritime industry leaders to build a $1.8 billion state-of-the-art container facility on the lower Mississippi River. 

Worker shortage continues to drive inflation and resulting Fed rate hikes 

Still eager to hire, America’s employers are posting more job openings than they did...

State auditors call for more transparency when it comes to tourism spending

The Louisiana Office of Tourism should do more to show the return on investment for the taxpayer dollars it spends, according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office. 
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PSC race draws national spotlight courtesy of climate change

The election for a seat on Louisiana’s Public Service Commission has gained national attention as major utility companies and outside political action committees pour hundreds of thousands of dollars into the race.

‘LaPolitics’: Kennedy hints at timeline for decision

Will he or won’t he? That’s definitely the leading question when it comes to U.S. Sen. John Kennedy and the developing race for governor.

CPEX summit: Collaboration necessary for stormwater management

Collaboration is necessary to effectively manage stormwater, according to speakers at this year’s Louisiana...

Mayor Broome adds $5M to proposed 2023 budget for stormwater drainage compliance 

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today submitted a $5 million amendment to the proposed 2023 operating budget to augment needed funding for the city-parish’s stormwater drainage system to reach federal compliance.Â