Politics & Policy

Mobile sports wagering is set to go live in Louisiana at 8 a.m. this Friday, Jan  28, according to an announcement from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. 

Over the last two years, home prices have swelled, driven by tight inventory and supply chain issues that make building materials more expensive. 

A new bridge over the Mississippi River may well be needed, but it might not make a huge difference for many Baton Rouge drivers. 

As expected, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana lawmakers were not on the same...

Officials expect to narrow the number of possible locations for a new Mississippi River bridge in the Capital Region from 17 to three following public meetings this spring.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Legislature are poised to provide free community college for adults in high-demand careers, beginning July 1, something President Biden and Congress have been unable to do on a national level.

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine could impede natural gas supplies for Europe, which in turn could increase demand for liquefied natural gas.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute announced last week that Louisiana native Preston Beard has joined as director of policy overseeing its growing focus on chemicals.

By January 2014, during the last open race for governor in Louisiana, the field of candidates was already hopping and bopping. 

Gov. John Bel Edwards released his budget priorities for the next fiscal year, which include new, recurring investments in education and infrastructure across Louisiana.