Politics & Policy

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

Board raises water prices amid dispute over metering contract

At a contentious meeting today, the Capital Area Groundwater Conservation District board voted to more than triple what it charges for water from $20 to $65 per million gallons.

PAR critical of millions in earmarks contained in state budget plan

Even as they wisely steer money to debt payments, education and infrastructure investments, Louisiana...

Bill that would stop the reporting of household income for TOPS recipients advances

The Senate Committee on Education unanimously advanced a bill Thursday that would stop the reporting of household income for TOPS recipients.

Bill to redraw Central school district threatens proposed subdivision

State Sen. Bodi White’s bill to shrink the Central school district could kill a planned 183-home subdivision that East Baton Rouge Parish officials have approved. 

‘LaPolitics’: More personalities eye lieutenant governor’s race

Only a few weeks have passed since we last checked in on the developing race for the state's No. 2 elected position

Louisianans express confidence in elections, but not local news

While a majority of Louisiana residents are confident in the elections in the state,...
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Baton Rouge, Gonzales seeking $37M in grants for rail stations

Baton Rouge and Gonzales have filed a joint application seeking $36.95 million in federal dollars for passenger rail stations in each city. 

Bill would make cable, internet providers refund customers automatically after disasters

Customers who want a refund after severe weather knocks out their cable or internet...

Riding the rails to determine needed Baton Rouge-to-NOLA upgrades

A train used to identify rail upgrades needed for passenger service will carry state...

Roundup: Medical marijuana / Home sales / Disney feud

Bill advances: A House committee advanced legislation Tuesday aimed at expanding patient access to...
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