Politics & Policy

Air Products seeks $44.5M ITEP abatement for first year of Ascension project

Air Products is asking a state board to approve a local property tax exemption that would be worth almost $44.5 million the first year. 

A highway of hell

While construction work draws closer on the widening of I-10 through Baton Rouge, key questions remain unanswered about the project.

​​St. George incorporation case awaits new judge

The two sides in the legal fight over the incorporation of St. George could once again not come to an agreement. This time it was about whether to appoint a commissioner to fill in for the judge in their case who is retiring.

Office cleaning protocols a priority for majority of workers 

The newly discovered omicron variant has many businesses rushing to determine its impact on the workplace, and many employers are rethinking office cleaning protocols as they prepare to open again in early 2022. 

Publisher: Americans are tired of cancel culture

Voters are making it clear that the days of cancel culture need to end, plus Rolfe McCollister trades the "Business Report" baton for his wife and grandchildren.

Canadian Pacific Railway commits to Baton Rouge-to-NOLA passenger rail

With the railway owner, governor and Amtrak on board, many of the puzzle pieces needed for a passenger rail between Baton Rouge and New Orleans appear to be in place. 
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Roundup: Catholic schools / Vaccine mandate / Gasoline prices / Chris Tyson resigns

Leadership change: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge announced today that the superintendent...

Litter ordinance revision goes before Metro Council tonight

A revision to the current litter ordinance by Councilman Lamont Cole will go before the Metro Council at tonight’s meeting. 

Louisiana reports more Omicron cases; Pfizer says booster effective against it 

Additional cases of the Omicron variant have been discovered in Louisiana, as of this...

Could city-parish be liable for Tigerland bridge injuries? 

Tigerland bar patrons reportedly have been risking injury by climbing onto the partially demolished Bob Pettit Boulevard Bridge, which East Baton Rouge Parish government is replacing.Â