Politics & Policy

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

Lipsey launches pro-BREC billboard campaign to fight White’s bill

BREC supporters are fighting back against Republican Sen. Bodie White’s efforts to break up the parish parks system with a billboard campaign that begins airing today. Prominent businessman Richard Lipsey’s 501C4 organization, Put Louisiana First, is sponsoring the billboards, which will state simply in large, block letters, “Don’t’ break up BREC. Call your state representative. Oppose SB205.”

NFIB joins business coalition urging end to federal unemployment boost 

NFIB State Director Dawn Starns McVea says the Louisiana NFIB has joined nine other...

Louisiana income forecast grows, giving lawmakers more to spend

Already flush with federal cash, Louisiana's budget picture brightened again Tuesday, with the state's...

‘You can’t have a city that keeps flooding like this’: Frustrated victims asking questions after heavy rains

Mestizo’s owner Jim Urdiales was frustrated this morning as he ripped out flooring and...

Why many workers won’t return to old jobs post-pandemic

Layoffs, lockdowns, unemployment and stimulus checks have left many American workers rethinking both their...

Roundup: Garofalo removed / Amedisys / Gaines Award

Leadership change: Louisiana state Rep. Ray Garofalo is out of his legislative leadership position...
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If your business is confused by the CDC’s latest guidelines, ignore them

The CDC updated its guidelines last week and announced that vaccinated people can forego...

Louisiana Senate passes college athlete endorsement deal bill

The Louisiana Senate unanimously voted Monday to let college athletes make money off endorsements...

Alford: Senate election on deck for 2022

U.S. Sen. John Kennedy will officially announce the start of his reelection campaign some...

Roemer remembered for business leadership as much as political career

Leaders around the state today are mourning the death of Buddy Roemer, who died...
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