Politics & Policy

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

This proposed Walmart Neighborhood Market faces a pivotal Ascension vote

The Ascension Parish Council is set to vote Thursday on a rezoning request that...

LABI scorecard highlights Capital Region lawmakers

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, or LABI, has released its 2026 Legislative...

Louisiana PSC weighs outside counsel as large load questions grow

The Louisiana Public Service Commission will consider retaining outside legal counsel Wednesday to help...

A private insurer is taking over nearly all of Louisiana Citizens’ commercial policies

A private insurer has been approved to take over Louisiana Citizens’ commercial policies, Gov....

‘LaPolitics’: Do controversial GOP endorsements actually matter?

State Republican party leaders are talking about changing how they go about endorsing candidates...

Hyundai is seeking $900M in tax-exempt bonds. The proposal is drawing pushback

Opponents of Hyundai’s planned $5.8 billion Ascension Parish steel mill on Monday urged state...
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‘LaPolitics’: House Judiciary chair plans to retire

House Judiciary Chair Robby Carter, who has oversight of legislation in the lower chamber...

What to know about Livingston Parish’s proposed rules governing power plants

Livingston Parish is looking to establish its first comprehensive regulations for power plants with...

Kennedy talks Ascension’s industrial boom, flood protection and AI regulation

U.S. Sen. John Kennedy highlighted Ascension Parish’s expanding industrial base and federal investments in...

Sen. Kennedy touts US economy to Ascension audience, with one major caveat

U.S. Sen. John Kennedy told Ascension Parish business leaders Tuesday that the U.S. economy...
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