Politics & Policy

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

$235M in Deepwater Horizon oil spill funds approved for Louisiana restoration projects 

Gov. John Bel Edwards today announced the Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group has approved $234.6...

PPP borrowers being asked to justify why they needed loans of $2M or more

The Small Business Administration has begun asking some Paycheck Protection Program borrowers to document...

Baton Rouge retailers see little to no boost from state sales tax holiday

Baton Rouge retailers noticed little, if any, difference in business Friday and Saturday, when Louisiana’s state sales tax wasn’t charged on most purchases under a one-time sales tax holiday aimed to help people struggling with the coronavirus pandemic and recovering from hurricanes Laura and Delta.

Analysis: Gov. Edwards not shy about using veto pen for special session 

Gov. John Bel Edwards liberally used his veto pen for the majority-Republican Legislature's latest...

Audit reveals sites being mismanaged by Louisiana Tourism Department 

Louisiana’s state tourism department isn’t properly collecting admission fees for some of its parks...

Will political polarization stop companies from backing social causes? 

Companies eyeing the polarized election and its aftermath may be tempted to back away...
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‘LaPolitics’: Race to replace Richmond shapes up; oil interests still pushing severance idea

It has only been a few days since Congressman Cedric Richmond announced he will...

Plans for Bluebonnet apartment complex deferred amid neighborhood opposition

The Planning Commission deferred until December considering the site plans for a proposed apartment complex on Bluebonnet Boulevard, at the intersection of Burbank Drive. 

COVID-19 cases are rising, what that means for small businesses?

With COVID-19 case counts rising again in Louisiana on the eve of Thanksgiving and...

Report: Louisiana ranks 31st in highway performance and cost effectiveness

Louisiana’s highway system ranks 31st in the nation in overall cost-effectiveness and condition, according...
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