Politics & Policy

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

Pfizer COVID vaccine gains full approval from FDA

The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that...

Louisiana’s economic recovery ranks 46th among states, according to  ULL report 

Even as the U.S. economy bounces back from the COVID-19-induced turmoil of the 2020,...

LSU Greek Life Director Angela Guillory retires

LSU’s Greek Life Director Angela Guillory, who kept her job through several Greek-related controversies,...

Coca-Cola plans $42M expansion at Baton Rouge facility

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED has announced it is planning a $42 million expansion that will add 120,000 square feet of warehouse space at its north Baton Rouge facility.

Polls show vaccine mandates gaining support in US

Two recent polls have found that vaccine mandates are gaining favor across the U.S. as hospitals fill with COVID-19 patients

‘LaPolitics’: Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin will head national association

The members of the National Association of Secretaries of State have chosen Louisiana Secretary...
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HNTB announces EBR Stormwater Master Plan outline

HNTB Vice President Bryan Jones and senior project manager Melissa Kennedy have been making...

One proposed project in floodplain withdrawn, another goes forward

A small but controversial townhome development on Jones Creek that was approved by the Planning Commission in July will not go forward after all.

Louisiana nursing homes await federal guidance on vaccination mandate

The new rule could have a significant impact in Louisiana, where just 48% of nursing home workers are fully vaccinated, according to the state health department.

Saints alter season ticket refund policy amid pressure

Amid public and political scrutiny, the New Orleans Saints have adopted a new refund policy allowing fans to relinquish their season tickets and get their money back.
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