Politics & Policy

Abortion banned in Louisiana after Supreme Court ruling 

Louisiana immediately banned almost all abortions, and the state’s three abortion clinics stopped providing...

Veto session unlikely, despite calls from some conservatives

While the Louisiana Conservative Caucus is pushing for a veto override session, Republicans who lead the House of Representatives don’t think it’s likely. 

‘LaPolitics’: Initiative will provide solar-powered hurricane relief 

Together New Orleans, U.S. Rep. Troy Carter and other officials are expected to make...

​​​​New state law opens NIL floodgates for MatchPoint Connection

MatchPoint Connection, a Baton Rouge firm that connects brands with influencers, has facilitated $760,000 in executed contracts with LSU athletes looking to market their name, image and likeness this month alone, CEO Brian Oliver says. 

Which court will rule first in Louisiana’s congressional redistricting battle?  

The legal battle to determine the boundaries of Louisiana’s congressional districts is now taking place simultaneously at all three levels of the federal judiciary,

Carissa Graves joining BRAF as senior administrator

Carissa Graves, the wife of Congressman Garret Graves, has been hired by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to boost the nonprofit’s philanthropic base. She will join BRAF in a senior role beginning July 1.
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Louisiana near US basement on income growth

Louisiana workers’ personal income grew at a 2% annual rate in the first quarter...

Small businesses urge SEC to back off on proposed climate disclosures 

Small businesses, which are typically outside the domain of the Securities and Exchange Commission,...

Can natural gas generate power with fewer emissions? 

North Carolina-based NET Power says it has the technology to create cleaner energy using natural gas, by burning it through a method that produces far fewer greenhouse gas emissions. 

Speed cameras coming to Atchafalaya Basin Bridge 

Motorists traveling the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge will soon be greeted with new signage, increased...