Politics & Policy

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

Pipeline and energy projects must consider environmental impacts

The Biden administration is restoring stricter environmental standards for approving new pipelines, power plants...

L’Auberge revenue up, other Baton Rouge casinos down in March

L’Auberge Baton Rouge saw its revenue increase almost 25% in March compared to March...

Oil prices / Highest-paid CEO / Billy Nungesser

Down: Oil prices were down about 5% in volatile trading on Tuesday on demand...

Louisiana residents split when it comes to satisfaction with property insurers

Respondents to the 2022 Louisiana Survey who have filed an insurance claim for property...

Roundup: Fire at plant / Term limits / Homebuilding

ICYMI: A fire and chlorine spill led to an order for residents in parts...

Louisiana transforms into South’s carbon capture capital

Louisiana has become the carbon capture capital of the South, propelled by federal funding...
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Budget clears House panel; debate set for Thursday

A Louisiana House panel advanced a proposed state operating budget Monday that includes $148...

Alford: Legislative branches fight for more authority

You don’t have to look far or hard on the city, parish and state...

House panel declines to back Gov. Edwards’ $500M Mississippi River bridge request

The House Appropriations Committee today voted to park $500 million in a new fund...

Roundup: Lane closures / CEO pay / Natural gas prices

  I-10 lighting: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced nightly closures on...
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