Politics & Policy

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

‘LaPolitics’: Veto chatter will stretch into holiday weekend

Politicos who exited the recent regular session thinking they would get to enjoy a...

A 40-year mortgage? Ginnie Mae is giving it a shot 

Some homeowners with federally backed mortgages may soon be able to pay off the...

LSU engineering professor works with Coast Guard on hurricane preparedness

An LSU civil and environmental engineering assistant professor is working with the U.S. Coast...

Broome administration aims to make DEQ deadline for revised stormwater plan

City parish officials say they plan to make a July 12 deadline to submit...

Survey: Vaccine mandates, hiring bonuses could lure workers back 

Unemployed people who aren't currently looking for work could be swayed to rejoin the...

BREC says it now wants to increase millage

BREC is seeking to slightly increase its millage rate after giving property owners a...
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Senate president: Louisiana veto override session likely

Momentum is building for Louisiana lawmakers to hold a historic veto override session, with...

PAR launches national search to replace retiring Robert Scott

After more than a decade as president of the Public Affairs Research Council, Robert...

Edwards announces $315M American Rescue Plan funding for smaller municipalities 

A number of municipalities in the Capital Region, including Baker, Central, Denham Springs and...

LSU players can profit off ‘name, image and likeness’ starting tomorrow

LSU, like the rest of the U.S. college sports industry, is on the verge...
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