Politics & Policy

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

All sides unhappy with Siegen Lane rezoning decision

After the Planning Commission last night approved one request to rezone residential lots off...

Study Indy for the bus system of the future

One of the foundational dilemmas of developing and managing an urban bus network is...

Together Baton Rouge to address Exxon ITEP withdrawal, recognize company’s ‘vital role’

ExxonMobil’s decision to withdraw its pending ITEP requests Tuesday drew applause from community group Together...

Roundup: Tire art / Misconduct policy tracking / Organic prices drop

Trash to treasure: California artist Taliesin Gilkes-Bower partnered with The Walls Project to transform...

Mayor pledges commitment to ExxonMobil following ITEP announcement

ExxonMobil’s future expansion in Baton Rouge was thrown into further uncertainty today following a...

Howell Place apartments go before Planning Commission

Coming before the Planning Commission tonight is a proposed 192-unit apartment complex in the...
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Roundup: BRAC awards / Louisiana workplace injuries / Insurance commissioner race

Nominate: The Baton Rouge Area Chamber is accepting nominations for its annual awards, which...

Private Baton Rouge law firm takes over city’s downtown library case

The city-parish has retained a private law firm to represent it in the escalating...

What’s next for Metro Council now that Baton Rouge parish attorney leaves quietly

Outgoing Parish Attorney Lea Anne Batson got out one step ahead of her detractors...

Registrar’s office begins counting St. George petition signatures

Nearly three months after St. George organizers submitted their petition to the East Baton Rouge...
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