Politics & Policy

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

Tax Foundation rates Louisiana fifth best for unemployment taxes

The Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation ranks Louisiana’s unemployment insurance tax system fifth best in...

Mike Strain plugs carbon capture as climate change fix

Rising global temperatures could damage crop production, but farmers also need domestic oil and...

As gambling industry grows, Legislature looks to curb addiction 

Louisiana's Legislature is debating a bill that would require mobile sports betting operators to...

City-parish puts out request for proposals as trash contract nears end 

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today announced the city-parish has put out a request for proposals for contractors to provide solid waste and recycling services. 

Removing portion of Midway Connector from street plan will be heard next month

The removal of a portion of the Midway Connector, a road that would link...

Bitcoin in 401(k) becomes reality for more, despite warnings

More workers may soon be able to stake some of their 401(k) retirement savings to bitcoin, as cryptocurrencies crack even deeper into the mainstream.
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Groundwater regulators, water company at odds over metering

The Capital Area Groundwater Conservation District’s director responded this week to the Baton Rouge Water Company’s criticism of its plans for a new metering system.

Alford: Session highlights local governments vs. industry divide

Louisiana Capitol served as a good reminder that the divide between local governments and business and industry is alive and well.

Final court hearing held before St. George trial

The litigants in the St. George incorporation lawsuit squared off one last time today before the trial begins next week. 

AG Jeff Landry files lawsuit against UnitedHealth over Medicaid drug costs

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is suing UnitedHealth Group Inc., the state’s Medicaid administrator,...
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