Politics & Policy

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

Economic forecast downgrades Louisiana job growth

Federal efforts to slow inflation are taking a toll on Louisiana's economy, with job growth now projected to be much less than previously anticipated and full recovery from the pandemic delayed by years.

2022 hurricane season: Loop Current looks a lot like it did in disastrous 2005 

This year, the Loop Current looks remarkably similar to the way it did in 2005, the year Hurricane Katrina crossed the Loop Current before devastating New Orleans.

Alford: An in-depth look at campaign staffing challenges

With high-profile elections peppering ballots this year and next, campaigns in Louisiana are facing the same kind of staffing challenges as traditional businesses, especially when it comes to finding senior positions like managers.

Will Louisiana Legislature’s independence live past Democratic governor?

The Louisiana Legislature usually waits until the session’s last moments to pass the state...

Sen. Cassidy among those calling for carbon fee on imports

Carbon pricing might as well be a dirty word on Capitol Hill, a no-go...

Insurers paid out more than $15B to state’s property owners for 2020, 2021 hurricanes

Insurers paid out almost $15.1 billion to Louisiana property owners in response to hurricanes...
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A look at the winners and losers from this session’s budget battle

The Louisiana Legislature passed its final version of the 2022-2023 state budget proposal last...

‘LaPolitics’: Campaign pros adapt to staffing challenges

With high-profile elections peppering ballots this year and next, campaigns in Louisiana are facing...

Is there a path for compromise on local ITEP input? 

During this year’s session of the Louisiana Legislature, the business lobby easily fought off...

Senate wants final say on future picks for State Police, Civil Service commissions

Senate wants final say on future picks for State Police, Civil Service commissions Louisiana lawmakers...
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