Politics & Policy

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

JR Ball: A freedom cry for college athletes rings out across the land

The good ol' days of everyone in Division I college sports getting rich except the athletes who put their bodies at risk are thankfully over.

LSU to handle Title IX issues with new perspective says new president

On his first day on the job, new LSU President William Tate spoke about...

Publisher: Is flooding in Baton Rouge a crime scene?

How can Baton Rouge come up with innovative ideas to prevent flooding when it's counting on old-school Fred Raiford for solutions. Also, saluting local litter advocates and concern about a CATS tax renewal.

Baton Rouge restaurants still grappling with mask, vaccine requirements

As COVID-19 vaccine distribution continues throughout Louisiana, restaurant owners are faced with a challenge:...

Outside groups exerting pressure on Louisiana veto session

Ballots have gone out for Louisiana lawmakers to decide whether to hold a historic...

Innovative building strategies can also improve drainage

While recent conversations about the Capital Region’s increasing problems with drainage and flooding have centered on mitigation projects and proposed building moratoriums, one local expert says what’s missing from the discussion is smarter ways to build that can help reduce stormwater runoff from buildings.

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