Politics & Policy

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

LSU yet to decide whether it will require COVID-19 vaccinations for students

While LSU has yet to decide whether it will require students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, interest in receiving the shots on campus appears to be relatively high.

US infrastructure scores C- grade from engineers due to years of inaction

America's infrastructure has scored near-failing grades for its deteriorating roads, public transit and stormwater...

Clay Schexnayder went from racing cars to leading the Louisiana House

Speaker Clay Schexnayder went from winning races in cars to winning races against career...

Details of I-10 widening plans emerge in environmental report

A clearer picture is coming into focus of how the state plans to widen...

Restaurants, bars cheer Louisiana’s loosening of restrictions

The business community is welcoming Gov. John Bel Edwards’ announcement today that the state...

Baton Rouge year-over-year sales tax collections rise in December

After lagging for months, sales tax collections in the city-parish grew in December, bucking...
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Gov. John Bel Edwards eases virus rules, allows bars to serve indoors

Louisiana's bars can reopen indoors, restaurants can hold more customers and churches won't have...

Mandate or not? The question vexing employers over COVID-19 vaccine

With three COVID-19 vaccines now approved, a growing number of employers are grappling with whether they should require their employees to get the shot.

LSU system fails to meet state sexual harassment reporting requirements

Several of the campuses in the LSU’s state system failed to meet state sexual...

Alford: Sports betting, casino license on the table during session

The fate of one of the state’s 15 casino licenses and the structure of...
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