Politics & Policy

JR Ball: Democracy was never meant to be easy, but the brand of it on display in Baton Rouge is especially messy at the moment.

Riegel: In Louisiana, there always seems to be questions about the awarding of government contracts; is that normal ... or the Louisiana way?

Homebuyers continue the trend of trying to hide their high-end purchases from public view and real estate agents say it impacts the Baton Rouge market.

Though no one on the LSU board is talking specifics, there’s plenty of speculation over replacing the departing F. King Alexander. The question: Is it thoughtful consideration or politics?

‘Net metering’ changes by the Public Service Commission has dealt a blow to the industry, but solar proponents say Louisiana must think bigger.

Lately it seems as if everyone in Capitoland will have something to prove when...

Compared to Louisiana's other three law schools, the university still maintains the smallest percentage of female students for every year but one dating back to 2011—and remains behind behind the national average for female enrollment.

Louisiana voters began the process of fully embracing Republican candidates around 2007, as registrations...

The Baton Rouge Police Department could save millions of dollars a year by implementing...

If you like your state budget process peppered with uncertainty, drenched in politics and...