Politics & Policy

East Baton Rouge Parish leads state in new coronavirus cases in May

With more than 1,150 positive cases of the novel coronavirus diagnosed since May 1,...

BRAC economic indicator shows signs of stabilization in Capital Region 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its weekly COVID-19 economic indicator dashboard that...

Short on staff and space, Baton Rouge restaurants make the most out of reopening 

After a brief rainstorm, Baton Rouge restaurant owners were relieved to find sunny weather...

Alford: Special elections join special sessions at Capitol 

The end of the regular session, a conclusion slated for less than two weeks...

Frustrated businesses still pressing for more flexibility on PPP loans 

Small businesses hoping for more leeway in using coronavirus loan money were disappointed as...

Virus roundup … 

• Lawmakers and government officials are preparing to make significant changes to the Paycheck...
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Analysis: Privacy worries could derail virus tracking plans

Worries about the breach of individual privacy rights could undermine Louisiana's ability to quickly...

Restart BR exploring microloans, grants for recovery

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s Restart BR group is considering a multitude of recommendations to...

Virus roundup … 

• U.S. layoffs soared in March to a record 11.4 million after state and...

IRS says expenses paid with PPP loans aren’t tax-deductible if seeking forgiveness; Sen. Kennedy investigating

In a step that some say goes against the intentions of the Payroll Protection...