Politics & Policy

PPP deadline extension moving through Congress

The House passed a bill extending the deadline for applying for a Paycheck Protection...

‘USA Today’: LSU administrator did little to punish sexual misconduct on campus

For years, the LSU administrator in charge of doling out punishments to rapists, stalkers...

Fate of Ralph & Kacoo’s property in flux amid MovEBR project

After closing nearly two years ago for an “extensive remodel,” Ralph & Kacoo’s is facing increased pressure to abandon its longtime Baton Rouge location and potentially sell it to the city, which is considering demolishing the building to make room for a new roadway.

Metro Council to reconsider Millennial Park rezoning request

Two months after his rezoning request was defeated, Millennial Park developer Cameron Jackson will...

Allstate cutting auto insurance rates for Louisiana drivers

With fewer drivers on the road amid the pandemic, Allstate is expected to drop its auto insurance rates by an average of 3%, and by as much as 7% for some customers.

LWC website down as agency updates for American Rescue Plan Act

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says its website is currently down and has been for...
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A taxing infrastructure concern

Addressing the region’s crumbling transportation infrastructure system will be a business priority when state legislators convene next month.

Planning Commission approves rezoning of 37-acre Pecue property

The Planning Commission has approved plans to rezone nearly 37 acres of Pecue Lane near Ward’s Creek for commercial warehousing use.

Alford: Lawmakers suddenly have windfalls to carve up

A few months ago, everyone in Capitoland seemed to be sweating possible budget cuts....

Edwards wants stimulus to help pay for infrastructure, replenish jobless fund

Gov. John Bel Edwards will propose using portions of Louisiana’s share of the $350...