Politics & Policy

Permitting runaround delays opening of second CounterspaceBR

It’s an issue echoed by a number of businesses that have tried to open in Baton Rouge over the years—the permitting process in the city for new businesses is difficult, confusing and frustrating.

Driftwood LNG pipeline clears draft environmental review 

Tellurian’s proposed 37-mile Driftwood Pipeline natural gas transportation project cleared a draft environmental review

Can state use cryptocurrency? Lawmakers will study issue

Louisiana is launching a committee to determine whether the state should wade into the...

Baton Rouge ranks 93rd on ‘U.S. News’ list of Best Places to Live

Baton Rouge came in 93rd among the 150 most populous metro areas on U.S. News and World Report’s list of the Best Places to Live in 2022-2023. 

LSU names new executive vice president and provost  

LSU has named Roy Haggerty as executive vice president and provost. 

Alford: Timelines for governor’s race remain fuzzy

We’re 16 months away from Louisiana’s next open race for governor and nowhere close to having a settled field of candidates.
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Cameras may soon catch speeders on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge

A bill that would increase speeding enforcement through camera monitoring on one of Louisiana's most treacherous bridges moved closer to final passage today, USA Today Network reports. 

LSU Foundation, TAF account for 29% of all state university foundation assets

The LSU Foundation had almost $698 million in assets at the end of 2020, which represents more than 17% of the total for all public university foundations, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office found. 

Latest state budget plan allots $300M for Baton Rouge-area bridge

Bridges and road projects were prioritized over teacher and university faculty pay in the latest Louisiana budget plan unveiled this weekend.

Keeping schools out of NIL dealings opened the door for boosters  

By trying to limit how much schools can help college athletes cashing in on their fame, the NCAA seems to have inadvertently opened the door for boosters to get a foothold in a burgeoning market.