Politics & Policy

DOTD secretary concerned over wording in proposal to increase gas tax  

Louisiana Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says that although he supports, in concept, a preliminary proposal to raise the state’s gasoline tax to fund needed construction projects, he is concerned about language in the plan that calls for “reforming” the way his department operates.

Rouse defends presence at rally, says he left before the violence began

After calls to boycott Louisiana-based Rouses Markets began circulating online Thursday morning, co-owner Donald...

Social media calling for Rouses boycott after photos posted of co-owner at DC rally

Some on social media are calling for a boycott of Rouses Markets after photos began circulating last night of Donald Rouse Sr., co-owner of the Houma-based grocery chain, among the crowd in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday protesting the presidential election results. 

Louisiana in line to get $331M for higher education as part of COVID-19 aid

Louisiana is expected to receive an estimated $331.1 million for higher education through the...

Tax advice in preparation of a Biden administration

Worried about tax policy changes under a Biden administration, business owners and investors were scrambling at year’s end to reduce exposure.

Enwave files counterchallenge against Bernhard on LSU energy deal

A second complaint has been filed with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors...
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How one startup may have accidentally changed the future of exit strategies

When the Federal Trade Commission swooped in to prevent a potential $1.37 billion sale...

Broome assembles key leaders to discuss litter in Baton Rouge

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome was hosting a meeting at 2 p.m. today with key...

IRS gives OK for tax breaks on forgiven PPP loans 

The Internal Revenue Service will allow businesses that received their Paycheck Protection Program loans...

JR Ball: ExxonMobil Goliath has had enough of David in Baton Rouge

JR Ball: ExxonMobil is making it clear that if we want the company to keep investing in Baton Rouge then its ITEP approval on its modernization project better get the OK.