Politics & Policy

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

State of the City: Broome touts MovEBR, declining murder rate  

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome celebrated the accomplishments of her second year in office today...

How the Metro Council could remove Parish Attorney Batson

If the Metro Council approves Councilman LaMont Cole’s proposal to remove Parish Attorney Lea...

Metro Council agenda: ExxonMobil ITEP requests, opportunity zones

Two Industrial Tax Exemption Program applications from ExxonMobil are among the items to be...

Christel Slaughter outlines 2019 goals of U.S. Chamber Small Business Council

Tort reform, immigration and career readiness are some of the issues the U.S. Chamber...

Council to consider reduced funding request for controversial tire shredder  

The budget for a proposed tire shredder program that would be run by the...

Alford: The anything-can-happen election

For the past 28 years, Louisiana’s incoming governors have alternated party labels four times....
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DOTD to temporarily close Sunshine Bridge next weekend

The state Department of Transportation and Development will close the Sunshine Bridge to traffic...

Historic district designation for Downtown East incentivizes development

A 60-block area in Downtown East has been designated as the Eddie Robinson Sr....

Coalition committed to fixing Louisiana roads jumps into action

A coalition of business and economic development groups from across the state has announced...

Hayride Scandal owner wants to open Mid City bar

A local bar owner is seeking a zoning change to operate a Government Street...
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