Politics & Policy

Many private employers beginning in January will have to ensure their workers either are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or that they will undergo weekly testing and wear a face covering, under a new federal rule announced by the White House this morning.

The city-parish is getting ready to begin construction on a new bridge on Bob Pete Boulevard, which crosses Bayou Fountain between Nicholson Drive and Tigerland.

The pandemic meant no more crowds, which meant no more live music for many Baton Rouge venues. As COVID-19 case numbers drop and the mask mandates have been lifted, some concert spaces have been able to reopen, but they’re still drawing smaller crowds than before the pandemic. 

Louisiana’s U.S. senators have joined several colleagues in proposing legislation to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program for five years while making changes that would include capping annual price increases at 9%.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Division of the Arts today announced the launch of a new platform called Culturalyst, which is designed to bridge the gap between artists and consumers.

Republicans have enjoyed a hot streak in Louisiana, capturing most statewide and federal offices...

Build Baton Rouge CEO Chris Tyson says he expects construction to begin during the first quarter of next year on a $10 million mixed-use development on Plank Road in north Baton Rouge. 

The coming federal rule that will require private companies in the U.S. to mandate vaccinations or regular testing among their workers has been finalized by the White House, in advance of its likely public release this week, The Washington Post reports. 

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry today announced the companies and individuals it has selected as winners of its 2021 Free Enterprise Awards. 

Louisiana lawmakers are trying to wade into a political thicket they haven't braved in nearly 25 years: the redrawing of maps setting the state's Supreme Court districts.