Politics & Policy

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

Louisiana House taking the day off during five-day redistricting session 

The speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives is giving members the day off today despite complaints he will take to a federal judge

Biden administration proposes barring businesses, high-risk properties from flood insurance program

Businesses would not be able to buy new policies from the taxpayer-backed National Flood Insurance Program under a set of Biden administration proposals. 

Higher US exports of gasoline, diesel draining already-low inventories

A rapid rise in American fuel exports this year has had a hand in...

LMOGA criticizes Biden’s policies after he tells refiners to increase production

President Joe Biden called on U.S. oil refiners today to produce more gasoline and...

As Louisiana doubles down on biomass, Europe cools on wood pellets as energy source

Louisiana is pivoting toward green energy, a notable move for a state historically steeped in fossil fuels.

Louisiana legislators ask for more time to redraw congressional maps 

Louisiana’s legislative leaders are asking for at least 10 more days to comply with a federal judge’s order to redraw congressional districts so two have black majorities. Today, the judge scheduled a hearing on that request for Thursday.
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Rising sea levels threaten state’s surging LNG industry  

Cameron Parish and Lake Charles are home to an industrial revival, as companies scramble to build new export terminals a

Louisiana pension system ranks in middle of the pack nationally

A new report shows Louisiana is in the middle of the pack nationally for the health of its public pension program, ranking 28th for risk-free unfunded liabilities, The Center Square reports. 

Congress examines massive fraud involving pandemic aid to small businesses

A congressional panel today will examine payouts under a federal coronavirus pandemic aid program intended to help small businesses

Alford: Investigations, litigation overlapping at Capitol

Parallel inquiries into State Police activities on the legislative and federal levels helped drive the politics of the Capitol this past spring.
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