Politics & Policy

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

JR Ball: The real ITEP problem

Go ahead, blame Gov. John Bel Edwards for creating the mess that’s become of...

Baton Rouge mayor adds new assistant CAO to oversee public works departments

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome has hired Kelvin J. Hill to fill the newly created...

Roundup: Baton Rouge nonprofits’ funding / Sales tax collections up / Nominate for Best of ‘225’

Granted: Nineteen grants were awarded to 15 local non-profits, supportive service organizations and community...

Publisher: Governor’s ITEP change helps Texas

“In my 40 years, this is the best economic development move I have ever...

Online mortgage sale begins for Elm Grove Gardens complex

The Elm Grove Gardens apartment complex today began a 24-hour online note sale that...

Baton Rouge government updates available on Nextdoor app

The city-parish government is joining the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office in using...
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Pageantry and politics at the Washington Mardi Gras

The political power in Louisiana is leaving the State Capitol this week and headed...

First United Methodist withdraws its Together Baton Rouge membership

First United Methodist Church has withdrawn its membership from Together Baton Rouge, church officials...

Alford: Same delegation, different feel

What a difference a year makes, especially for members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation, writes...

Alford: Same delegation, different feel

What a difference a year makes. But you knew that already. There’s a reason...
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