Politics & Policy

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

Circa 1857 hopes to mix cocktails with antiques

The owners of Circa 1857 are planning to add a new twist to their...

EBR sales tax collections dropped 16% in June

June 2025 by Holly Duchmann

Rolfe McCollister: What’s Coach Sid’s call on fourth and long?

A year ago, Sid Edwards was a football coach preparing his Istrouma Indians for...

EV sales rev up in Baton Rouge ahead of tax credit deadline

Car dealerships across the nation are seeing a spike in electric vehicle sales as...

Why is AT&T suing Iberville Parish?

AT&T is suing Iberville Parish in federal court, accusing local officials of unlawfully blocking...

Shipping firm fined $2M for Gulf oil dumping and cover-up

A shipping company on Thursday pleaded guilty to dumping oily waste into the Gulf...
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Metro Council authorizes LSU district taxes amid arena speculation

The Metro Council on Wednesday unanimously voted to authorize two new taxes in LSU’s...

Initial unemployment in Louisiana climbs for third week

Initial unemployment claims 8/22 by Holly Duchmann

The latest on BREC’s delayed 2023 state audit

External auditors have issued an unmodified opinion on BREC’s 2023 financial statements as the...

Organization gets $1M in funding to buy locally grown produce for food banks

Baton Rouge-based Feeding Louisiana has been awarded $1 million by the Louisiana Legislature to...
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