Politics & Policy

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

Metro Council vacancy ordinance sails through Plan of Government committee

A proposed ordinance from Councilwoman Chauna Banks that would change the way Metro Council...

Alford: Welcome to the Year of the Pig

It’s time to embrace the reality of 2019, writes Jeremy Alford in his new...

Alford: Welcome to the Year of the Pig

We're done with Christmas and the year is only slightly new. A Louisiana team...

US Justice Department broadens restrictions on internet gambling

The Justice Department has released a report that broadens restrictions on internet gambling beyond...

Rispone says Gov. Edwards’ approach is wrong

Republican businessman Eddie Rispone said he entered the Louisiana governor's race because he disagrees...

Efficiency expert identifying savings in Baton Rouge city government

In July, the Metro Council handed Mayor Sharon Weston Broome a significant victory, approving...
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Trump seeks to sell shutdown, trade policies to farmers

President Donald Trump urged farmers today to stick with him even as many grapple...

Roundup: Gardere enhancements / Turner Industries / TSA shortages

Lane crossings: Mayor Sharon Weston Broome will host a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday at BREC...

Most Americans don’t think their finances will improve this year

The majority of Americans expect 2019 to be a grim one for their finances,...

Agriculture leaders expect Trump to address trade, immigration in New Orleans

As President Donald Trump heads to New Orleans today to speak at the American...
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