Politics & Policy

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

Metro Council will introduce resolution backing $500M dedication for new bridge

The Metro Council will introduce a resolution at its Wednesday meeting in support of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ proposal for dedicating $500 million in one-time spending for construction of a new Mississippi River bridge.

State senator open to compromise over his ITEP proposal

State Sen. Rogers Pope, a Denham Springs Republican and former Livingston Parish Public Schools superintendent, says he’s open to compromise on his proposal to enshrine the current Industrial Tax Exemption Program rules in the state constitution. 

Companies expected to speed up refinancing efforts with rate hikes looming 

Companies looking to tap the debt markets will likely accelerate those plans after Federal...

Local government, business leaders to square off over ITEP on Monday

A proposal to enshrine the current rules governing Louisiana’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program in the state constitution pits business interests against local government leaders. 

Appeals court upholds Biden federal employee vaccine mandate

President Joe Biden’s requirement that all federal employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 was upheld...

Louisiana universities could soon be allowed to pay student-athletes directly 

Last year, Louisiana jumped on the bandwagon to allow college sports stars to benefit...
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‘LaPolitics’: Women candidates are a force in mayoral elections

Nine women either won elections for mayor during the most recent primary elections in Louisiana or advanced to the April 30 runoffs. 

U.S. Rep. Graves, Water Institute want to launch flood prevention lab

Congressman Garret Graves’ recent request for $2 million in federal dollars for an initiative...

Louisiana has 12th-lowest tax burden at 9% effective rate

Louisiana has the 12th-lowest tax burden compared to other states, with residents taxed at...

LSU paying student-athletes for getting good grades under NCAA rule  

LSU is among a small number of colleges taking advantage of a 2020 NCAA rule that allows programs to pay student-athletes for getting good grades, according to ESPN. 
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