Politics & Policy

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

State Supreme Court returns virus rules dispute to lower court

The Louisiana Supreme Court on Monday sent a legal feud between Gov. John Bel...

Restaurant association applauds revived PPP provisions 

Included in Congress’ $900 billion relief bill are several unique provisions for the revived...

Legislative auditor questions COVID-19 test reporting

Louisiana started receiving shipments of a second coronavirus vaccine Monday, as a new report...

Many large companies say they won’t mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for workers  

Some of America’s largest businesses say they will encourage—but not mandate—employees to get COVID-19...

Treasury confirms hack as more officials blame Russia

The secretary of Treasury today publicly confirmed that his department had been breached—more than...

Upsized tax deduction for business lunches will help local restaurants

The draft language of the emergency coronavirus relief package expected to be approved by...
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Congress expected to pass $900B coronavirus relief package today

Congressional leaders have hashed out a massive, year-end catchall bill that combines $900 billion...

State lawmakers divvy up remaining CARES Act money

Prior to news of the latest COVID-19 relief package from Congress, Louisiana lawmakers on...

Edwards faces hard choices when it comes to vaccination priority 

Even before the first week of coronavirus vaccines ended in Louisiana, Gov. John Bel...

Louisiana retirement system, Cox may have been targets of Russian hack

The Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System and Cox Communications are suspected victims in the...
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