Politics & Policy

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

Lawmakers approve $150M to sustain SNAP

The Louisiana Legislature has approved a measure allocating up to $150 million in state...

What we know about the semifinalists for LSU president

Five contenders vying to be LSU’s next president are set to make their case...

State’s early childhood education fund is nearing depletion, report warns

A key state fund that provides matching dollars to local communities for early childhood...

After 42 years at Taylor Porter, attorney Skip Philips joins the AG’s office

Baton Rouge attorney Harry “Skip” Philips has left Taylor Porter after more than four...

Attorney general weighs in on the BREC board overhaul

Attorney General Liz Murrill has issued an advisory opinion stating that a 2025 state...

John Carmouche: Coastal lawsuits are ‘not a money grab’

Attorney John Carmouche on Monday defended Louisiana’s coastal erosion lawsuits against oil and gas...
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Louisiana Senate leader sees need for National Guard troops in Baton Rouge

State Senate President Cameron Henry said Friday that he does not believe the National...

What happens to Baton Rouge’s library if its Thrive! EBR proposition fails?

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its original publication to clarify that...

LSU presidential search committee set to narrow list of contenders

The search for LSU’s new leader will narrow Thursday afternoon as SSA Consultants, tapped...

China stopped buying US soybeans. What does that mean for Louisiana growers?

China, which has historically bought more U.S. soybeans than any other country, has sharply...
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