Politics & Policy

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

Bill divvying up tax money from sports betting moving through Legislature

Sports gambling is on its way to Louisiana, and legislators have a plan to...

Kappa Sigma to remain on LSU campus, as university defers two-year suspension

LSU has deferred the two-year suspension of Kappa Sigma fraternity it imposed on the...

Ascension council will tonight hear update on proposed construction moratorium

Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment’s proposed 12-month moratorium on all new residential and commercial construction is appearing before the parish council tonight.

BRAC calls for ending federal unemployment boost in Louisiana

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber announced today its board of directors has adopted a...

JR Ball: What the BREC is going on with Bodi White?

Why is state Sen. Bodi White so determined to break the Baton Rouge suburbs away from BREC and start an independent parks department?

Riegel: A realistic look at flooding in Baton Rouge

Flooding is a worsening problem in Baton Rouge and across Louisiana but are we really getting serious about addressing the situation?
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Publisher: Honoring Louisiana’s revolutionary, Buddy Roemer

Remembering former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer, a man who was a revolutionary and a leader in both business and politics.

Dillard’s claims LED reneged on financial assistance offer in Amazon deal

Dillard’s is at odds with Louisiana Economic Development over terms of a deal that paved the way for the former Cortana Mall to become the site for a massive Amazon fulfillment center.

Efforts to rework Louisiana congressional elections calendar fail

Louisiana won't be making changes to its system for electing members of Congress, after...

Entrepreneurs want easier access to advice, systemic changes at SBA

With millions of small companies reeling from the pandemic, owners and advocates hope the...
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