Politics & Policy

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

Public opinions to be considered at Baton Rouge Zoo meetings

Citizens will get their first opportunity to weigh in on what they’d like to...

Preaching support for ExxonMobil, Broome declares Baton Rouge ‘open for business’

Reinforcing her administration’s support for ExxonMobil’s future investment in the parish, Mayor Sharon Weston...

Louisiana comes in last in ‘US News’ ranking of states … again

We’re No. 50, as—once again—U.S. News & World Report declared Louisiana as the worst...

BRAC’s Adam Knapp lists new bridge, community redevelopment as 2019 focus

A new Mississippi River Bridge and improving community relations are this year’s two major...

BRAF wins $350K grant to reduce prison population

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation announced it has won a $350,000 grant to invest...

Gender disparity in climbing the local government ladder

More women are advancing in local government positions, but they have yet to catch...
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Roundup: BRG Foundation board changes / Elderly abuse audit / Bagwell Energy expansion

Switch up: The Baton Rouge General Foundation today announced that Scott Kirkpatrick has been...

Governor, TBR oppose lawmakers’ back to the future ITEP plan

Together Baton Rouge has come out strongly against plans by two Baton Rouge-area lawmakers...

Edwards facing tax scrutiny in re-election bid

As he seeks re-election to a second term, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will...

News Alert: Baton Rouge area legislators drafting bill to return ITEP to state control

Two Republican state lawmakers plan to file legislation that would return sole authority of...
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