Politics & Policy

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

Mayor’s administration to issue MovEBR program manager bid by month’s end

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s administration is expected to issue a Request for Qualifications by...

Roundup: J.C. Penney struggles / FDA calls back furloughed staff / Small business optimism slips

Unlucky penny: J.C. Penney sales are falling, its stores are stuck in malls and...

Cleaner but costlier shipping fuel rule may raise prices

New international rules requiring ships to burn cleaner, but more expensive fuel could raise...

Roundup: Abraham taking salary / NOLA travel up / Oil rig counts shrink

Pledging: U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham took to Twitter Friday to defend his decision to...

Medical marijuana debut pushed back to summer  

Bill Richardson, LSU's vice president of agriculture, says medical marijuana grower GB Sciences is...

Residents oppose rezoning requests for prime lots on corner of Siegen, I-10

Audubon Terrace and Morning Glen residents are pushing back against requests to rezone residential...
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ExxonMobil calls Baton Rouge ‘unpredictable’ after ITEP rejection

Last night’s rejection of two ExxonMobil ITEP requests by the East Baton Rouge Parish...

‘LaPolitics:’ Former congressman considering gubernatorial bid

John Fleming, the former 4th District congressman and current deputy assistant secretary of health...

KPMG awarded contract to study LSU facilities and operations

LSU has awarded KPMG a contract to study the university’s facilities and operations in...

Roundup: Entergy refunds / Small business loans / Offshore tops onshore shale

Dollars and cents: Entergy customers in Louisiana will receive refunds on their power bills...
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