Politics & Policy

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

Mayor Broome continues to seek donations following election loss

After losing her reelection bid on Saturday, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome on Sunday sent...

LSU researchers develop tool to balance flood mitigation with urban redevelopment

Researchers with LSU’s College of the Coast & Environment have developed a new tool...

‘LaPolitics’: What the tax overhaul’s final step entails

Even if you disagree with everything they did, or believe they tried to do...

LMOGA leader: Trump signals a ‘welcome departure’ for state’s oil and gas industry

Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux sees bright days ahead for...

This is the latest on BREC’s audits

Months after completing its first audit in three years, BREC remains behind on those...

Meta is investing $10B to build a data center in north Louisiana

Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois on Wednesday officially announced...
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Meta’s arrival is expected to invite a new era of investment

In June, a new sales tax incentive went into effect in north Louisiana intended...

Rolfe McCollister: The Mississippi riverfront should be a priority for 2025

Rolfe McCollister Jr. is a contributing columnist. The viewpoints expressed are those of the...

These high-profile executives and leaders balance life, work – and sometimes, a business partnership

In a fast-paced, competitive world, power couples are redefining what it means to balance...

Is another interest rate cut on the way?

A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that he is leaning toward supporting an...
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