Politics & Policy

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

Is the US really careening toward a recession? 

The overwhelming view among economists and Fed watchers is that the country is barreling toward a recession, The Washington Post reports. 

Nungesser’s office touts ROI from Macy’s, Rose Parade floats

Money spent securing spots for Louisiana-themed floats in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and...

What managers need to know as pay transparency takes hold

By the beginning of 2023, 20% of all U.S. workers will be covered under...

Will he or won’t he? All eyes on Sen. Kennedy in Louisiana governor’s race

The early months of the 2023 Louisiana governor's race are already full of controversies...

Metro Council to question Mayor Broome on budget

East Baton Rouge Metro Council members will have another chance Tuesday to quiz Mayor...

Rolfe McCollister’s endorsements for Dec. 10 election

Columnist Rolfe McCollister's personal endorsements for items appearing on Baton Rouge ballots for the Dec. 10 election.
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Louisiana rakes in $26.4M in taxes during first full year of legal sports betting

Louisiana’s first full year of legal sports betting resulted in more than $1.8 billion in wagers, generating over $26.4 million in taxes for the state.

Digital concealed handgun permits can now be displayed on LA Wallet

Louisiana residents can now add a legal, digital version of their Louisiana concealed handgun permit to LA Wallet,

Approval of Cameron Parish LNG terminal seen as potential regulatory shift 

Commonwealth LNG’s proposed export terminal in Cameron Parish received unanimous approval from the Federal...

US initial unemployment claims reach highest level since August

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level since August but still remains low by historical standards.
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