Politics & Policy

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

How should Louisiana employers handle medical marijuana use?

Louisiana over several years has rolled out a medical marijuana program, including this year’s expansion to include raw, smokable cannabis, and many states have fully legalized marijuana for recreational use by adults.

Alford: Taxes could be session’s sleeper issue

The upcoming regular legislative session will partly be defined by the massive piles of...

Oil industry group seeks clarity on carbon emissions ruling

The American Petroleum Institute is asking federal officials to clarify their stance that a recent ruling by a Louisiana-based federal judge will cause permitting and leasing delays.

Louisiana ranks 34th best for corporate taxes, though rating likely to improve

The Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation ranks Louisiana 34th for corporate taxes on its 2022 business tax climate index.

St. George trial going forward after Broome bid rejected

Plaintiffs seeking to stop the incorporation of St. George failed today to convince a judge to grant summary judgment in their favor, meaning the trial will go forward this spring.

Bayou Fountain litter boom bought by citizen activists is working

A 70-foot-long boom installed in Bayou Fountain near Highland Road Park last summer has...
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ExxonMobil faces hard choice after rivals abandon Russia operations

ExxonMobil Corp. is facing a tough choice over whether to leave Russia as rival...

Russian actions spur ‘shields-up’ warning from US cybersecurity agency

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, experts are urging American businesses to double...

Broome seeks summary judgment against St. George incorporation

St. George incorporation opponents will ask a judge today to block the incorporation effort without holding a trial.

Gov. Edwards has two weeks to decide on redistricting maps

Gov. John Bel Edwards has until March 14 to either sign and approve or veto redistricting maps the Legislature approved last week,
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