Politics & Policy

Virus roundup …  

• Louisiana's casinos and video poker parlors will open on Monday rather than Friday...

BRAC releases updated COVID-19 economic indicator dashboard 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released the weekly update to its COVID-19 economic...

Nearly two dozen downtown events canceled due to COVID-19; organizers look to fall

Some 23 outdoor downtown events have been canceled since the emergence of the novel...

Baton Rouge businesses can legally reopen, but is it worth it? 

While business leaders applauded Gov. John Bel Edwards’ decision to reopen parts of the state’s...

Virus roundup … 

• East Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome went on WBRZ-TV news this morning...

Business leaders applaud Gov. John Bel Edwards’ phase one reopening of Louisiana

Business leaders are applauding Gov. John Bel Edwards’ announcement that many business establishments can...
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BRAC report: Excessive tort costs Capital Region over $200M a year

Louisiana’s legal environment costs the Capital Region more than $200 million in excessive tort...

Virus roundup …

• Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District was provided $2,378,507 by the U.S. Department of Health...

Gov. John Bel Edwards announces phase 1 of reopening begins May 15

Gov. John Bel Edwards today announced with the COVID-19 curve flattening that Louisiana will enter the first phase of reopening the state economy.

Metro Council to consider emergency resolution to help restaurants, bars

The Metro Council will consider an emergency resolution this week aimed at helping area...