Politics & Policy

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

Don’t expect much heavy lifting from Legislature this year

Louisiana residents hoping to see the governor and lawmakers tackle the state’s entrenched problems...

Partial federal government shutdown tapping brakes on Louisiana breweries

There might be fewer seasonal brews this spring from Louisiana breweries, because the agency...

CATS plans to launch Uber-like pilot program

The Capital Area Transit System plans to pursue a new “microtransit” pilot program that...

Tax commission official arrested on fraud, other charges  

The administrator for the Louisiana Tax Commission faces criminal charges including malfeasance in office...

New congressional marijuana bill numbered H.R. 420

A bill introduced in Congress this week that seeks to regulate marijuana like alcohol...

‘LaPolitics:’ Cassidy supports shutdown strategy; legislative races underway

With the partial shutdown of the federal government now entering its third week, U.S....
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COA pushes back against Metro Council’s proposed millage review

The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging sent a letter to Metro Council members...

Zachary, NBR officials worried about impact of Georgia Pacific closure

While Georgia Pacific’s decision to close the communications paper division of its Port Hudson...

‘Gut punch:’ Local officials respond to Georgia Pacific layoffs

Local elected officials are responding this morning to the announcement by Georgia Pacific that...

Industrial tax exemptions now reported on parish tax rolls

East Baton Rouge Parish residents can now view which companies receive property tax breaks...
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