Politics & Policy

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

Top 10 Capital Region business stories of 2024

From red to blue Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District underwent significant changes in 2024, transforming...

What changes are coming to BRAC?

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber is considering exchanging its traditional chamber of commerce model...

Should Baton Rouge be proud of a No. 125 ranking? The mayoral candidates weigh in

Baton Rouge didn’t crack the Top 100 in a recent national ranking of best...

Mike Polito endorses Sid Edwards; Ted James responds

MAPP CEO Mike Polito—once a financial and vocal backer of Democrat Ted James—has endorsed...

Could a second Trump term spur oil and gas hiring? What a Louisiana recruiter predicts

President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office could result in an uptick in...

‘LaPolitics’: What to know about next year’s March ballot  

Lost in the hustle and bustle of this year’s presidential ballot was the fact...
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The film industry responds to a legislative setback

The Louisiana House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 87-12 to approve a bill that...

Why the Justice Department wants to block the $3.3B sale of Amedisys

The Justice Department is suing to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys,...

What historic building tax credits have meant for downtown Baton Rouge

Roughly 100 downtown Baton Rouge buildings have been renovated and returned to commerce thanks...

‘LaPolitics’: Senate is playing a session waiting game

As he gave the opening speech last week for a special session called mainly...
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