Politics & Policy

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

Gov. Edwards renews push for bridge funding after higher revenue projection

Gov. John Bel Edwards is asking Baton Rouge business leaders to urge lawmakers to support dedicating $500 million for a new Mississippi River bridge in the Capital Region. 

Tax Foundation middle of the pack for business-related property taxes

The Tax Foundation ranks Louisiana 23rd on its list of the most business-friendly states when it comes to property taxes, up one spot from last year. The Tax Foundation ranks Louisiana 23rd on its list of the most business-friendly states when it comes to property taxes, up one spot from last year. 

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board buys Rieger Road property for $8.5M

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board bought a large vacant lot on Reiger Road near Siegen Lane and Interstate 10 for $8.5 million

Public companies going private as buyers seize on stock market declines 

More public companies are going private as deal-makers look to use the capital they...

Metro Council agenda includes $7.5M wastewater project

The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council on Wednesday will consider spending $2.5 million...

Legislature considers repealing some license requirements for housing subcontractors 

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a proposal that would repeal certain licensing requirements for residential construction subcontractors.
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Alford: Local elections officials have own concerns over redistricting maps

Already there has been one municipal-level election held, voided and rescheduled for June 4 due to the late arrival of a redistricting plan.

Appeals court to hear arguments on legality of Biden’s lease sales suspension

A federal appeals court in New Orleans will hear arguments today about whether President Joe Biden legally suspended new oil and gas lease sales shortly after taking office because of climate change worries.

More than 300 officials throughout Louisiana sign letter backing local ITEP control

More than 300 local elected officials from throughout Louisiana have signed an open letter to the Legislature,

State’s community colleges rolling out $10.5M workforce program

More than 2,000 people have sought grants to pursue training for high-demand jobs since a new state program began taking applications in March,
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