Politics & Policy

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

‘LaPolitics’: Judicial nomination chatter emerges from DC

DeCuir for the court? The vice president for legal affairs and general counsel for...

Louisiana loses more than 27,000 residents in 12-month period

Louisiana lost more than 27,000 residents from July 1, 2020 to July 1 of last year, or about 0.6% of the population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. 

Louisiana LNG can be diverted to Europe, former US energy secretary says

As war rages in Ukraine, liquefied natural gas exports from Louisiana could help to alleviate Europe’s dependence on Russian gas, industry and government officials say. 

COVID-19 misinformation contributing to health care provider burnout

Health care provider burnout, a problem even before the pandemic, has been exacerbated by COVID-19.

Electric vehicles not feeling Baton Rouge love

High gas prices have driven up demand for electric vehicles across the country, but not so much locally.

Louisiana lawmakers advance proposal to expand size of wind energy leases

A proposal to expand the size of wind energy projects off Louisiana advanced Wednesday...
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Do calorie counts affect how much customers order at restaurants? 

The idea was that giving consumers additional information would help curb rising obesity rates. But does it actually change how much people eat?  

PSC set to decide whether it will hire consultants to review grid

The Public Service Commission will decide at its March 30 meeting whether to hire engineering consultants to review Louisiana’s power grid and its operations, maintenance and resiliency.

Gov. Edwards activates National Guard in wake of New Orleans-area tornadoes 

Residents in the New Orleans area were digging out and assessing damage today after...

Should ABC have authority over bar and restaurant noise complaints?

The Metro Council today will consider a proposal to add a prohibition against “loud and raucous noise” to the ordinance regulating alcohol sales. 
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