Politics & Policy

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

Ag Commissioner says he’s not trying to ‘hinder’ medical marijuana production

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain is firing back at the...

Louisiana medical marijuana program in limbo

The future of the state’s upstart medical marijuana program looks increasingly bleak, as an...

Ascension, Livingston consider limits on fill to raise buildings  

Officials in Ascension and Livingston parishes are contemplating limits on the amount of dirt,...

L’Auberge to open $4M smoking terrace Friday

L’Auberge will unveil its new $4 million smoking and gaming terrace at noon tomorrow. The...

La. 1 Intracoastal bridge repairs add ‘tremendous burden’ to westside traffic

Repairs to the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Port Allen have turned the notorious traffic...

Launch of Baton Rouge bike share program pushed to later this spring

Consultants working with the city’s new bike share vendor planned to announce the date...
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Companies quietly lower job targets after signing tax incentive deals

As IBM works to meet its contractually obligated quota of workers in Baton Rouge...

Baton Rouge disparity study entering ‘availability survey’ mode

The Denver-based research firm conducting a $300,000 disparity study for the city-parish is this...

Helicopter maker to set up production in Lafayette

Gov. John Bel Edwards and Kopter Group AG CEO Andreas Löwenstein today announced the...

Alford: The legacies and loopholes in Louisiana legislators’ campaign finances

Those who say you can’t take it with you clearly haven't met state Sen....
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