Politics & Policy

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

Here’s why the Iran war could spur new energy investment in Louisiana

The war in Iran is reshaping global energy markets in ways that could spur...

Butch Spyridon: Baton Rouge must prioritize projects to reach its potential

Baton Rouge is a city of “potential and opportunity.” That’s how longtime tourism executive Butch...

Restaurant planned for former BR Furniture Outlet site seeks rezoning approval

Plans for a new Cajun restaurant and lounge on Florida Boulevard will be reviewed...

BREC clears a compliance hurdle, unlocking the path to nearly $5.4M in grant funds

BREC is no longer listed on the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s non-compliance list, a development...

Mayor set to unveil new plan for River Center transformation

Baton Rouge plans to turn to a nationally recognized tourism executive and shift management...
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Why Ascension is prepping now for data centers

Time-lapse video of Meta's Richland Parish Data Center under construction (Courtesy Meta) No data center...
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Wetlands questions stall this Gonzales townhome plan

A plan to bring dozens of new homes to the edge of Gonzales has...

Sasaki to recommend a unified conservancy for City-Brooks, University Lakes

The design firm Sasaki intends to formally recommend the creation of a single nonprofit...

Livingston Parish unveils long-awaited $17M road project near Juban development

A long-awaited roadway project aimed at easing congestion in one of Livingston Parish's fastest-growing...

Rolfe McCollister: Two decades later, how did we do?

Sometimes we don’t stop to reflect on the past and take stock of how...
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