Politics & Policy

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

EBR sales tax collections for June up 7.5% from a year ago

East Baton Rouge city-parish sales and use tax collections were up 7.5% in June...

Sports wagering narrowing revenue gap with traditional gambling in Louisiana

Gamblers placing bets on sports—in person and on mobile devices—are catching up to their...

Alford: Down-ballot developments in statewide races

If you’re hoping for fresh news on next year’s race for governor, you will...

Southern Rail Commission will meet in Louisiana as passenger rail gains steam

Louisiana's potential passenger rail expansions across the Interstate 20 corridor and connecting Baton Rouge...

Metro Council set to extend flood zone development moratorium

The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council is set to extend the current moratorium for projects in designated flood hazard areas. 

Developer plans to redevelop former Pearl beer warehouse into studio space

Developer Anthony Kimble says he plans to convert a former Pearl beer warehouse into...
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‘LaPolitics’: Four questions for the lieutenant governor

LaPolitics: There was a bit of back and forth during this year's regular session...

As EBR prepares short-term rental rules, Airbnb launches anti-party technology

As East Baton Rouge Parish inches closer to possibly regulating short-term rentals, Airbnb is...

Louisiana gains $13M in sports betting tax revenue during first half of year  

The state has collected nearly $13.1 million in tax revenue from sports betting through...

Climate bill’s unlikely beneficiary: US oil and gas industry

The U.S. oil industry hit a legal roadblock in January when a judge struck...
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