Politics & Policy

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

Congress, White House strike deal on relief package earmarking $310B for PPP

Congress and the White House struck a deal today on a $484 billion relief...

BRAC: Baton Rouge jobless claims are 100 times above normal

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its weekly COVID-19 dashboard that examines and...

Virus roundup … 

• Baton Rouge General today announced it will offer COVID-19 antibody testing at two...

How many task forces does it take to restart the state’s economy? 

Last Thursday, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the creation of the Resilient Louisiana Commission...

Survey finds lower demand, shorter season for Louisiana crawfish producers

Results from a survey of crawfish producers show that decreased demand for their product...

Louisiana business leaders shed light on unintended consequences of PPP rollout 

Before Congress replenishes funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, local and statewide business groups...
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Downtown library structural problem ultimately cost $3.6M 

When the Metro Council meets virtually Wednesday, among the items on its agenda will...

How much will reopening the economy help Baton Rouge restaurants in short term?

Baton Rouge’s economy could begin reopening as soon as May 1, but local restaurant...

Virus roundup … 

• The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has partnered with several local organizations to build...

Roundup: Oil prices / Central police audited / For-profit colleges 

Historic drop: This morning, West Texas Intermediate oil futures traded below $11 a barrel...
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