Politics & Policy

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

Panel targets tax incentives as way to eliminate state income tax

A panel of state lawmakers is studying the possible elimination of personal and corporate income taxes in Louisiana.

‘LaPolitics’: Three tax questions for the Ways and Means vice chair

LaPolitics: With reelection for state lawmakers scheduled for next fall and a tax session...

Sen. Kennedy has would-be governor candidates playing waiting game

As the election for Louisiana's next governor creeps closer, all eyes are on Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy.

Louisiana electricity rates cheaper than neighbors including Texas

Louisiana’s electricity costs were more than 2 cents per kilowatt hour cheaper than the...

Strong US hiring, wage gains in November hamper Fed’s inflation fight

The nation’s employers kept hiring briskly in November despite high inflation and a slow-growing...

Legislators look to rid Louisiana Constitution of ‘unusual’ language

It comes as no surprise to voters who’ve been asked to decipher proposed amendments that the Louisiana Constitution
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Two St. George incorporation appeals in the works ahead of Dec. 12 deadline

Attorneys representing supporters of the incorporation of St. George are preparing briefs to submit to the appellate court ahead of a Dec. 12 deadline.

Legislature planning to take action on homeowner insurance crisis 

Unlike what Florida lawmakers are planning for later this month, there will not be a special legislative session to address Louisiana’s growing homeowner insurance crisis. 

Baton Rouge’s new CAO says military experience will inform new role

Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis, who retired from the U.S. Army after 37 years, will be Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s chief administrator starting Monday. 

City-parish officials unveil plan to reduce gun violence in Baton Rouge  

A coalition of law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and community workers today announced the launch...
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