Politics & Policy

East Baton Rouge Parish recorded highest GDP in state last year 

Real gross domestic product in East Baton Rouge Parish increased by 0.2% in 2021...

Violence at recent events prompts EBR regulators consider rules for party promoters

The Alcohol Beverage Control Board for East Baton Rouge Parish plans to hold a special meeting today to discuss potential regulations for party promoters. 

JR Ball: Broome calls in the cavalry

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome isn't going down without a fight, naming Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis as her latest chief administrative officer.

Cameron LNG enters MOU to obtain renewable electricity from Entergy

Cameron LNG today announced it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Entergy Louisiana to negotiate a 20-year agreement for the procurement of electricity generated using renewable resources.

McCollister: Is a city manager next for Baton Rouge?

Hoping the post-canvas excitement includes support for a city manager as well as Rolfe's personal endorsements for the Dec. 10 election.

CPEX summit: Transit success requires business, state to be on board

Business leaders almost always spearhead successful efforts to fund and build highly functional transit...
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Global advertising industry expected to slow in 2023 

Growth in global advertising spending is going to be slower next year than originally...

Majority of Louisiana voters want lawmakers to address climate change

About 59% of Louisiana voters believe it is at least somewhat important for  their representatives in Congress and the Legislature to address climate change, a new poll indicates. 

Lights, camera…

If you haven’t noticed, the film production industry is growing sneaky fast here, spending $81.9M in Baton Rouge this year alone.

Louisiana posts strong new business and wage growth

Louisiana saw 7,875 net new businesses established from June 2021 to June 2022, according...