Politics & Policy

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

Burbank shootings near LSU are ‘isolated incidents,’ not trend, says BRPD

After a string of shootings on Burbank Drive over the past two weeks, including...

ICYMI: Top stories from ‘Daily Report’ this week   

Key stories from the past week that you may have missed:   Parish Attorney...

Louisiana soybean farmers still hurting from US-China trade dispute

Despite a temporary truce in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, Louisiana soybean farmers are...

Louisiana seeking ways to lessen $3B flood-protection debt

Louisiana welcomed federal flood-protection money in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, a deal that...

Fledgling Baton Rouge brewery impacted by government shutdown

Rally Cap Brewing Company Founder Kevin Whalen says the partial government shutdown—now entering its...

‘LaPolitics:’ Baton Rouge races taking shape; LSU as “aggressor”

A quick-hit roundup of who’s qualifying for Baton Rouge-area legislative races: Senate district 16: Term-limited...
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Bridge Center getting down to business after diversifying board

Metro Council members were disappointed Wednesday they didn’t get the report they’d asked for...

Mergers forecast for Baton Rouge banks

A lower corporate tax rate and a generally more bank-friendly regulatory environment should translate...

Councilman’s measure to review dedicated Baton Rouge taxes fails

Metro Council member Dwight Hudson says he is extremely frustrated, though not necessarily surprised,...

Metro Council appoints city prosecutor as interim parish attorney after Batson resigns

The Metro Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to appoint City Prosecutor Andy Dotson as...
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