Politics & Policy

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

Could federal funding freezes derail the BR-to-NOLA passenger rail project?

Recent federal funding freezes put in place by President Donald Trump’s administration have cast...

Understanding the debate over St. George’s Home Rule Charter

St. George’s proposed Home Rule Charter, set to go before voters on March 29,...

How local breweries are prepping for a higher aluminum tariff 

For local breweries who rely on imported aluminum, new U.S. tariffs may lead to...

H&E accepts a counter merger offer. See who it’s from

Roughly one month after announcing it was being acquired, Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services...

Uncertainty looms large in the debate over library funding

Much remains “up in the air” when it comes to the future of the...

CATS union workers edge closer to a strike after an alleged wage freeze

Transit union employees of the Capital Area Transit System are “closer than ever” to...
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How Baton Rouge restaurants are navigating norovirus 

A recent norovirus outbreak has shaken the Louisiana oyster industry, with ripple effects on...

LSU president warns of ‘crippling financial shortfalls’ from NIH cuts

LSU President William Tate warns that changes to the National Institutes of Health funding...

A smarter way to approach Louisiana’s film tax credits? This new company thinks so

Patrick Mulhearn, a major player in Louisiana’s film industry, has launched a new business...

A look at Mayor Edwards’ plan to curb crime

Mayor-President Coach Sid Edwards on Tuesday morning unveiled two new public safety initiatives during...
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