Politics & Policy

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

Inflation Reduction Act pushes Louisiana to front of clean energy sector

Some policy experts believe Louisiana is one of the better positioned states to take...

Should the LSAT be dropped for law school admission?

Would doing away with LSAT scores as an admissions requirement improve diversity and inclusion among law school students?

COVID vaccine required for most Louisiana college students  

Most Louisiana public universities will require the COVID-19 vaccine this fall, though a liberal...

Labor shortage stymies federally funded infrastructure projects across US

Construction projects across the U.S. are running short on labor just as $1 trillion...

Pay raises, $48M spending proposal lead Metro Council agenda

Following today’s expected vote on a redistricting plan, the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro...

Will the Metro Council carve up south Baton Rouge district to create another minority seat?

The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council is poised to vote today on a redistricting plan for the parish’s 12 districts.
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Oil companies see ‘net positive’ in climate bill

Oil and gas executives are finding a lot to like in the Senate climate...

Are carbon capture projects worth their weight in tax exemptions?

Louisiana officials over the past week have been touting state incentives for a $198.5...

What Louisiana leaders are saying about the Inflation Reduction Act

The U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act on Sunday, a measure that could...

Baton Rouge-to-New Orleans rail project receives $20M in federal funding

Congressman Garret Graves’ office announced that the Baton Rouge-to-New Orleans rail project will receive...
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