Politics & Policy

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

Historic A. Hays Town office building converting to space for retailers, salons

A couple of local investors are planning to convert a historic Mid City office building into a retail space for hair and nail salons, among other tenants. Located on Government Street near its intersection with South Acadian Thruway, the Class A office building was built in 1958 and designed by renowned architect A. Hays Town. 

Ahead of executive director search, DDD recommends Gabe Vicknair fill interim role

The Downtown Development District is recommending the Metro Council appoint DDD Assistant Executive Director...

Alford: Tax reform easier said than done

This week marks the midpoint of the Louisiana Legislature’s regular session, so lawmakers are...

Louisiana lawmakers advance sports betting tax measure 

Louisiana House members voted Monday to advance one of three bills that would create...

Expert witness fees add nearly $200K to cost of downtown library lawsuit

An item that will be introduced at Wednesday’s Metro Council meeting dealing with the...

Lessons learned from the PPP process 

The Paycheck Protection Program, which allowed for more than 8 million small businesses to...
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Louisiana Senate to debate mandatory kindergarten 

The Louisiana Senate will debate whether to require all 5-year-old children in Louisiana to...

NFIB eyeing solutions to growing labor shortages

With a growing number of businesses frustrated over the labor shortages that are hampering...

Review: Nearly $5M in state recovery program went to businesses not meeting requirements

Nearly $5 million in Main Street Recovery Program grant awards distributed by the Louisiana Department of Treasury did not meet all eligibility and documentation requirements, according to a review of $87.79 million in grant awards conducted by the Louisiana legislative auditor.

Audit: Expenses at LSU nearly 14% over five years

Over the past five fiscal years, expenses at LSU and its related campuses have...
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