Politics & Policy

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

Roundup: Downtown Schlittz re-vamp / Gov. Edwards spent $100K in Israel / Emerge’s new members

Bought: Walk-On's co-founder Jack Warner has bought back popular downtown restaurant Schlittz & Giggles,...

Alford: Political money game may look different this year

While Democratic boosters in Louisiana are eager to double down on the candidacy of...

Alford: Political money game may look different this election cycle

While Democratic boosters in Louisiana are eager to double down on the candidacy of...

GreenARMY to push bill limiting aquifer use by industrial companies

Among the environmental advocacy group GreenARMY’s wishlist this legislative session is a new bill...

Louisiana Tax Commission administrator resigns amid scandal, arrest

The top staffer at the Louisiana Tax Commission, Charles Abels III, has stepped down...

Louisiana filmmakers asked to weigh in on local tax incentive

NOVAC, in partnership with the Alliance for Louisiana Filmmakers, will host a listening session...
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Millions of taxpayers could be stunned by smaller refunds

Millions of Americans filling out their 2018 taxes will probably be surprised to learn...

Metro Council, DDD frustrated over downtown library impasse

Ten months after a structural failure halted construction on the downtown library, elected officials...

Car insurance rates rising for 83% of US drivers

Car insurance rates have risen for four out of five American drivers over the...

Governor’s race mudslinging begins

After the last Louisiana governor’s race centered on prostitution allegations and questions of honesty...
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