Politics & Policy

City working with Hope Enterprise to address the food desert problem and get brick-and-mortar grocery stores to open in north Baton Rouge.

A recount shows Republicans Franklin Foil and Steve Carter tied for the No. 2 spot in the Senate District 16 race; if it stands, both will face Democrat Beverly Brooks Thompson in a three-way runoff.

It's remarkable how selective Baton Rouge has become about embracing the greater good; suddenly the self-sacrifice concept matters when the issue is stopping the incorporation of St. George.

How many natural disaster bullets must Baton Rouge dodge before it gets smart about planning? A Smart Growth summit will offer advice on how to do it.

The Hunter and Joe Biden story harkens back to 1971 when Elaine Edwards, then wife of Gov. Edwin Edwards, was given money by a South Korean businessman.

Though all in the community express concern about the homeless, the problem with panhandling in Baton Rouge is a problem that's negatively impacting businesses across the city.

Timing isn't the only factor worth considering in politics, but if you get it...

The under construction New Orleans airport is a sight to behold, but logistical concerns beg the question: How well will it actually work for the planes?

Love golf or not, the numbers make it clear that BREC should shutter the 18-hole Dumas golf course in Greeenwood Park

Publisher Rolfe McCollister announces his pick for governor—it's Ralph Abraham—as well as his recommendations for other races and constitutional amendments on the Oct. 12 ballot.