Politics & Policy

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

Special redistricting session back on after appeals court ruling 

A federal appeals court has lifted its hold on Louisiana’s congressional redistricting. The ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means a special session can start Wednesday for a remap ordered by a district judge.

State auditor questions handling of $5.6B in LWC benefits payments

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office has questioned the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s handling of $5.6 billion in federally funded benefits payments related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Nursing homes could lose licenses if evacuation plans deemed inadequate

Louisiana is expected to adopt a new set of rules for nursing home emergency preparedness under legislation Gov. John Bel Edwards’

Last year’s Seacor Power tragedy could change worker protections

More than a year after the April 2021 Seacor Power lift boat tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico, legal changes may be on the way that could have lasting effects on the Jones Act, reports Legal Reader.

Business losses from Russian sanctions top $59B 

Companies around the world have racked up more than $59 billion in losses from their Russian operations

With judicial stay order, legislators ask Gov. Edwards to cancel special session

The Louisiana Legislature is planning to ask Gov. John Bel Edwards to rescind his call for a special session to redraw Louisiana’s congressional boundary line
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‘LaPolitics’: Turnover on the rise in state Senate 

When lawmakers are sworn into office in 2024, roughly 30% or more of the state Senate could be new faces, as compared to the start of the current term. Moreover, that figure may continue to climb.

Consumer behavior starting to change as gasoline approaches $5 a gallon 

As U.S. gasoline prices approach a record average of $5 a gallon, fuel costs are rippling through almost every corner of business,

Justice Department opens probe into Louisiana State Police

The U.S. Justice Department is opening a sweeping civil rights investigation into the Louisiana State Police amid mounting evidence that the agency has a pattern of looking the other way in the face of beatings of mostly Black men,

State Rep. Scott McKnight first to announce candidacy for treasurer 

Republican Louisiana State Rep. Scott McKnight today announced his candidacy for state treasurer. McKnight has represented District 68 since 2020. 
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