Politics & Policy

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

Unable to work here or travel home, many LSU international students in a bind

Ongoing travel restrictions and visa limitations are keeping many of LSU’s international graduate students...

Virus roundup …  

• Louisiana reported 35 more coronavirus deaths today, but the hospitalizations continued their steady...

JR Ball: Louisiana GOP lawmakers making the most of a good crisis

JR Ball: Lawmakers on both sides of the political divide are using COVID-19 as an opportunity to make the most of a good crisis.

Riegel: Legislature flaunts its disregard for democracy

Riegel: Lawmakers in the Louisiana Legislature have used pandemic mitigation measures as a way to shut the public out of democracy.

Publisher: Another lost opportunity for the Baton Rouge community

Rolfe McCollister: Selecting the next East Baton Rouge public school superintendent was one of the most critical positions to be filled for our future.

US Senate looks to fast-track easing of PPP rules

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants to expedite approval of changes to the Paycheck...
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Phase two gives restaurants more flexibility on spacing of tables

Restaurants and bars that serve food will have considerably more flexibility to configure their dining rooms under the new phase two guidelines.

Virus roundup …   

• East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner William "Beau" Clark today announced there have been...

Alford: Our most competitive congressional race

Qualifying for the race to replace 5th District Congressman Ralph Abraham isn’t until July,...

Virus roundup …  

• What exactly does phase two mean? Check out the full list of recommendations...
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