Politics & Policy

Biden order could alter how colleges handle sexual misconduct allegations

President Joe Biden is rethinking Trump administration policies that weakened how colleges and universities...

As COVID-19 vaccine eligibility grows, interest could wane

The first months of vaccine distribution have largely been targeted at populations that have...

Analysis: Louisiana weighs hefty borrowing to pay levee debt

After Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana delayed paying its debts for improvements to the federal flood...

Will LSU really change following sexual misconduct report?

In the wake of today’s report into LSU’s mishandling of sexual abuse complaints, the university announced several changes, including the establishment of a new Office of Civil Rights and Title IX and the temporary suspensions of two high-ranking athletic department officials, Verge Ausberry and Miriam Segar, who were cited in the Husch Blackwell report for their mishandling of sexual abuse complaints against football stars Drake Davis and Derrius Guice.

News alert: Sexual misconduct report criticizes LSU’s Title IX office, leadership

A 150-page report on the way LSU has handled complaints of sexual abuse and violence on campus not only sharply criticizes the university’s Title IX office, but, more specifically, blames university leadership for failing to adequately staff and support the office and for ignoring many red flags over the years calling attention to the problem.

Senate imposes restrictions on aid for state, local governments in COVID relief bill

The Senate voted Thursday to begin debate on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus...
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‘LaPolitics’: Redistricting session faces more delays

Usually around this time in the decennial redistricting process state lawmakers would be knee-deep...

Consultant’s report paints ominous picture of EBR public schools

“If significant changes are not made quickly, East Baton Rouge Parish runs the risk...

JR Ball: When property tax incompetence is rewarded

The incompetence of Baton Rouge Tax Assessor Brian Wilson is enabling the wealthy and influential to get a steep property tax discount—and nobody seems to care.

Attorney General Jeff Landry signs onto coastal lawsuit settlement

Attorney General Jeff Landry announced this morning he’s backing a $100 million settlement between...