Politics & Policy

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

Fiscal issues the focus of most constitutional amendments on ballot

When Louisiana voters go to the polls next month, among the items on the...

GOP state lawmakers seek to keep Baton Rouge-area pastor from prosecution 

Republican Louisiana lawmakers trying to chisel away at Gov. John Bel Edwards’ coronavirus restrictions...

State Senate grapples with unemployment fund bankruptcy 

Louisiana state senators Tuesday began moving legislation to keep the bankruptcy of the state...

Jason DeCuir is a powerful, business-friendly expert on tax policy

The tax man: Blending smarts, talent and a strong work ethic, Jason DeCuir has become a powerful, business-friendly expert on state and local tax policy.

Campaign finance reports show coffee a key ingredient in Watson’s mayoral strategy

While campaign finance reports show who’s backing the various candidates in the Baton Rouge...

Banks slow to set up PPP loan forgiveness process, putting businesses in a bind

Some banks aren’t ready to process PPP loan forgiveness applications, Inc. reports, which is...
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Roundup: Hurricane Delta / LSU football / US hirings 

State of emergency: Gov. John Bel Edwards on Tuesday declared a state of emergency...

Lipsey meets with motel owners, EBRSO to discuss panhandling problem

Businessman Richard Lipsey and representatives from the mayor’s office and the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office met late Monday with the owners of three Rieger Road motels that Lipsey and neighboring business owners say have contributed to aggressive panhandling in the Siegen Lane-Rieger Road area.

Publisher endorsements: Steve Carter for mayor-president

Publisher Rolfe McCollister gives his endorsements for president, mayor, area congressional races and other items on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Business community money divided between Broome and Carter in mayor’s race

With 30 days until the primary in the Baton Rouge mayor’s race, incumbent Sharon Weston Broome—as expected—has the largest campaign war chest by far.
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