Politics & Policy

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

Alford: First controversy of the new term

That didn't take long.  Then again, it makes sense that the first real controversy of...

Can business win despite losing?

Louisiana's business and industry groups went all-in supporting Republican Eddie Rispone, so what does that mean now that John Bel Edwards won re-election?

JR Ball: More cowbell needed on Baton Rouge tax assessor

Now that a cohort of prominent Baton Rouge business leaders have embraced the "greater good," perhaps they can turn their focus to the tax assessor and the job he's not doing.

Riegel: A tire shredder in search of a Baton Rouge controversy

The fact there's a tire shredder controversy simply proves this Metro Council is willing to fight over anything and everything.

Publisher: A blue governor and a red Legislature in Louisiana

John Bel Edwards may be governor, but will he be able to work with a Republican-dominated Legislature?

Alford: The battle for the Senate begins now

If you’re a follower of Louisiana politics, then you’re likely aware that the state...
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Equal pay, gender discrimination complaints on the rise in Louisiana

Statewide, equal pay complaints have doubled that of what they were a decade ago.

Alford: What to sweat post-elections

Some folks are still sitting around trying to figure out how Gov. John Bel...

Saving the LSU and City Park lakes moves closer to reality

Saving and enhancing the LSU Lakes system moved closer to reality with Gov. John Bel Edwards announcing plans to fund the project.

JR Ball: The nasty reality of the Louisiana governor’s race

JR Ball: The Louisiana governor's race was devoid of substance but filled with frightfully negative campaigning, and the voters loved it.
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