Politics & Policy

Pulling Louisiana’s investments over principles could cost the state 

Treasurer John Schroder says he pulled nearly $800 million in Louisiana’s investments out of the asset management firm BlackRock earlier this month because its environmental focus conflicts with the state’s oil and gas interests.

Belle of Baton Rouge in talks with American Cruise Lines for regular stops

The Belle of Baton Rouge has a nonbinding agreement in place with American Cruise Lines to potentially make regular Baton Rouge stops once the Belle moves inland

NFIB backs remote seller’s appeal of ruling involving Louisiana sales tax

The NFIB Small Business Legal Center today filed an amicus brief in the case Halstead Bead v. Richards at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Biden looks to increase oil supplies ahead of midterm voting

President Joe Biden is rushing to increase oil supplies ahead of next month's midterm elections.

State Police protection for Edwards’ European trips cost taxpayers $52,000 

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ two trips to Europe over the past three months cost Louisiana taxpayers almost $52,000 just for his security team. 

Arizona business fighting Lousiana’s sales tax system for remote sellers 

An Arizona business is appealing to the U.S. Court of Appeals after a federal judge earlier this year dismissed its lawsuit challenging Louisiana's remote seller sales tax structure, The Center Square reports. 
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Alford: JBE faces final year, race to replace him

John Bel Edwards, the man who won Louisiana’s two most expensive races for governor, has just $66,000 in his personal campaign finance account. 

Planning Commission to take up Kevin Nguyen’s proposed apartment complex 

The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission is set to consider approving Four Seasons, a proposed apartment complex on the south side of Burbank Drive east of South Kenilworth Parkway. 

Growing number of companies charging workers for job training if they quit 

A growing number of companies are charging their employees for the cost of their training when they quit, according to Reuters.