Politics & Policy

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

Tighter mortgage standards has yet to impact Baton Rouge market

While the federal agency that insures mortgages for first-time homebuyers recently tightened its standards...

Think we’ve got traffic problems? Wait until new N.O. airport opens in May

While Baton Rouge has focused on solving its traffic woes, New Orleans-area lawmakers and...

‘LaPolitics:’ Senate chairs look toward regular session

Senate Finance Chair Eric LaFleur says that since the deadlock in the Revenue Estimating...

MovEBR program manager bids move to selection board review

Several firms have responded to the Broome administration’s Request for Qualifications for two separate...

Need a water treatment plant? Baton Rouge could sell the Central property as is

Baton Rouge city-parish officials are strongly considering the possibility of putting the Central Wastewater...

No rest for the weary: Westside commuters face more traffic obstacles

The troubled intracoastal bridge—and westside commuters—can’t catch a break. Traffic along La. 1 northbound, which...
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LSU gets scholarship flexibility, gives glimpse of freshmen class

The LSU Board of Supervisors this morning unanimously approved a request from LSU’s flagship...

I-10 widening hampered by potential historic districts  

The state’s plans to widen a 3.5-mile stretch of Interstate 10 through the heart...

Detente between state, LSU AgCenter over medical marijuana grower

Tensions appear to have eased between state Commissioner of Agriculture Mike Strain and the...

Alford: What’s up with Louisiana’s medical marijuana?

If you follow health care news or if you’re interested in government’s intersection with...
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