Politics & Policy

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

10 companies seek share of $90M to provide broadband in Capital Region

Ten companies are seeking a share of $90 million in public funding to help them bring broadband internet access to unserved areas in the Capital Region. 

Metro Council will decide if drive-thrus aren’t just for drivers

An East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council member wants to require open businesses that operate drive-thrus to serve pedestrians

COVID test supply shortage hampers free, at-home testing program

However, pharmacists, insurers and even politicians like Mayor Sharon Weston Broome say the free tests are in short supply here in Louisiana and across the country.

Metro Council will appoint temporary member Wednesday

The East Baton Rouge Metro Council will meet tomorrow to appoint someone to fill the vacancy created by the election of Erika Green to The Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish.

Alford: Chambers, Mixon will make US Senate race interesting

If you ever require a quick read on which way a U.S. House or...

Improving Louisiana’s business tax ranking, what more needs to be done?

The income tax overhaul lawmakers and voters approved last year is set to boost the Tax Foundation’s ranking of Louisiana’s business tax system from 42nd to 38th
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City-parish sees 19% jump in October sales and use tax collections from year ago

For the city and parish combined, recurring sales and use tax collections totaled just over $20 million in October, a 19% increase over the same month in 2020.  

IRS opening tax filing season more than two weeks early 

This year's tax filing season will begin Jan. 24, 17 days earlier than last year, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.

Louisiana pushes to have online sports betting in place by Super Bowl

While betting on sports is currently legal at select locations in Louisiana, placing bets online is still at least a few weeks away, The News Star reports.

Contingency plans crucial for dealing with latest COVID surge 

As the COVID-19 pandemic nears its two-year anniversary, it's distressingly clear that businesses need...
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