Politics & Policy

Trying to turn the tide on saltwater intrusion into Baton Rouge aquifer

Finding the money to address saltwater intrusion into the Southern Hills Aquifer is proving to be a challenge for the Capital Area Groundwater Conservation Commission.

Gov. John Bel Edwards releases phase three details

Most Louisiana businesses and schools will be allowed to expand their operations under the...

Virus roundup … 

• The number of coronavirus-related deaths in Louisiana surpassed 5,000 today, but hospitalizations continued...

Virus roundup … 

• New Orleans will not follow the rest of Louisiana in easing up on...

‘LaPolitics’: Biden/Harris ticket to hold Louisiana virtual fundraiser

Blue report: A virtual Louisiana fundraiser for the Biden/Harris ticket has been slated for...

Baton Rouge businesses anxiously await new phase three specifics

Business owners and many conservative elected officials are praising Gov. John Bel Edwards’ announcement that the state will move to phase three.
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GOP’s slimmed-down virus bill scuttled by Senate Democrats

Senate Democrats scuttled a scaled-back GOP coronavirus rescue package today, saying the measure shortchanges...

Edwards under pressure as political leaders push for phase three reopening

Gov. John Bel Edwards is under increasing pressure from conservative political leaders and business...

With Tiger Stadium limited to 25% capacity, LSU must decide how to allocate seats 

While LSU announced earlier today that Tiger Stadium will open the 2020 football season at 25% capacity, the university’s athletics department has not yet determined how it will allocate available seating among the roughly 25,000 possible fans.

LSU moves to sell former Earl K. Long site, clearing way for redevelopment

The LSU Board of Supervisors is expected to approve LSU’s request to sell the former Earl K. Long Medical Center site to clear the way for redeveloping the vacant property.