Politics & Policy

Heading into 2021, Baton Rouge banks are preparing for a new presidential administration and Congress, another round of Paycheck Protection Program funding and a vaccine rollout that’s expected to wrap by the end of next year.

The Louisiana Legislature isn’t going to let Congress have all of the fun. A...

Louisiana lawmakers this week agreed to regulations governing fantasy sports betting in the 47...

• The state reported 3,851 new COVID-19  cases and 31 additional deaths today. • Lt....

A technical committee two proposals for a long-term deal to provide energy services to the LSU main campus is recommending the university enter into contract talks with Toronto-based Enwave Energy over Louisiana Energy Partners, a joint venture with ties to politically connected businessman Jim Bernhard.

The Louisiana Restaurant Association is lobbying for additional federal aid as its establishments, like...

• Gov. John Bel Edwards will hold a news conference at 2:30 p.m. today...

Several federal loan programs established by the CARES Act in response to the economic...

ExxonMobil is proposing a more than $240 million investment at its north Baton Rouge refinery that will include upgrades and installation of new technology and equipment designed to make the facility more competitive and efficient.

Louisiana’s oil and gas industry is bracing for the incoming Biden administration, with leaders...