Politics & Policy

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

Louisiana’s latest special session cost taxpayers $1.1M

The fall special session held by Louisiana lawmakers to debate COVID-19 rules and hurricane...

Baton Rouge hotels suffer through slow November with little hope for better December

While many Americans may have disregarded the advice of public health officials and traveled...

Chambers looks to crowdfunding as he mulls congressional run

Local blogger and activist Gary Chambers is also considering jumping in the race for U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond’s soon-to-be vacated seat—provided he can raise the necessary money through crowdfunding.

SBA releases additional PPP borrower information

The Small Business Administration on Tuesday released detailed loan information for millions of borrowers...

Metro Council to weigh indoor shooting range, apartments in Greens at Millerville

The Metro Council will decide Wednesday whether to rezone 57 acres in The Greens...

Seven MovEBR capacity projects scheduled to break ground in 2021

Nearly two dozen MovEBR projects are expected to begin next year, including construction of...
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Broome, BRPD announce new Real Time Crime Center programs

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul, and Gary Patureau of...

Virus roundup … 

• The coronavirus was present in the U.S. weeks earlier than scientists and public...

Alford: Lawmakers already prepping for 2021 action

Anyone following the early stages of the 2021 regular session is no doubt aware...

ExxonMobil slashes spending, writes down assets 

ExxonMobil is retreating from a plan to increase spending to boost its oil and...
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