Politics & Policy

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

Check out a list of Baton Rouge restaurants now offering curbside pickup, takeout or delivery 

As of Monday, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statewide order for all bars,...

Workforce commission sees unemployment calls triple 

Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Dejoie says the agency has seen almost triple the...

Several locally owned retailers staying open for now 

Though the latest set of state regulations designed to mitigate the spread of the...

Roundup: Business webinar / Disaster relief / Limited dentistry 

Remote work: The Baton Rouge Area Chamber will host a webinar Thursday at 11...

Museums gear for huge financial losses as facilities shut down

As they begin temporarily closing their facilities today in the wake of COVID-19, museum...

Alford: Government relations adapting to new normal 

As Gov. John Bel Edwards endorsed a sweeping proclamation last week that temporarily shuttered...
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Alford: Government relations becoming adaptation game

As Gov. John Bel Edwards endorsed a sweeping proclamation last week that temporarily shuttered...

Gyms, health clubs grapple with closure order

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ statewide order, effective today, shuttering casinos, bars, movie theaters and...

Louisiana women are on the hunt

Women are fastest-growing demographic in the sport.

Some restaurants ready to embrace restrictions; others not sure it’s worth it

Numerous Baton Rouge area restaurants were preparing a response to limited service prior to the announcement from Gov. John Bel Edwards.
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