Politics & Policy

There are 110 days to go until qualifying begins July 20 for congressional candidates,...

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s administration is seeking proposals from outside firms that are interested in running the parish’s wastewater treatment facilities. 

As predicted, several civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit to block Louisiana's new congressional map, arguing the boundaries violate the Voting Rights Act because it doesn't add a second majority-Black district, USA Today Network reports.  

President Joe Biden today ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months, a bid to control energy prices that have spiked after the U.S. and allies imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

The Louisiana Public Service Commission voted Wednesday to hire an outside engineering consultant to...

The prevalence of COVID-19 relief fraud has been known for some time, but experts...

The Louisiana Legislature voted today to override Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto of a...

The state’s plan to widen Interstate 10 from La. 415 to Essen Lane will cost between $1.8 billion and $2.1 billion, according to the Federal Highway Administration. 

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that proponents say will improve...

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released a public policy commentary in support of...