Politics & Policy

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

The good, the bad and the ugly of the health care industry

The state of the Baton Rouge health care market in 2020 depends on where you fit on the industry spectrum.

Will Louisiana tackle high commercial insurance rates?

Will the Legislature pass legislation, including tort reform, that will finally bring relief to escalating commercial vehicle insurance rates?

The court of data security

Law firms across Baton Rouge are bracing for a rise in cyber litigation over data security and privacy issues.

The transformation of Plank Road

Don’t expect a transformation overnight, but look for small yet significant changes along north Baton Rouge's Plank Road in 2020.

Pushing for a charter-friendly leader of Baton Rouge public schools

With Superintendent Warren Drake set to retire at the end of the school year,...

Alford: New Year. Who dis?

Someone around the State Capitol should invest in name tags, because they would certainly...
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Where is she now? Erin Monroe Wesley is moving up

After stints in nonprofit and politics, she's back in the private sector as a regional VP.

Louisiana industry desperately seeking ITEP clarity

The curious case of Bollinger Shipyards highlights the latest ITEP issue to arise since Gov. John Bel Edwards altered the program.

Riegel: A look at the departing King Alexander’s legacy at LSU

Riegel: King Alexander, who will be leaving to become president at Oregon State, did a remarkably good job leading the LSU system during challenging times.

King Alexander leaving for Oregon State; ‘loved every minute being a part of LSU’

King Alexander, president and chancellor at LSU since 2013, was today named the new president at Oregon State University.
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