Politics & Policy

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

Baton Rouge and St. George seem headed for a nasty divorce

FOUNDING FATHERS: The leaders of the St. George incorporation effort—(from left) Lionel Rainey, Chris...

What will a St. George school district look like?

UNANSWERED QUESTION: Among the many uncertainties with a new St. George school district is...

Central’s lesson for St. George: Be careful moving forward

THE CENTRAL TEA PARTY: Opposition to the under construction Settlement at Shoe Creek, shown...

Planning underway on hope that MovEBR tax will win approval

Even if voters approve MovEBR at the polls Saturday, it would be months before...

The best announced announcement of 2018

Late Hammond attorney C.B. Forgotston, a go-to source for reporters and state legislators during...

Low early voting turnout not favorable for Baton Rouge tax proposals  

After five days of early voting, and two left to go, the relatively low...
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Metro Council to review dedicated millage levels in 2019

Sparked by growing concern over unchecked spending by the Baton Rouge city-parish Mosquito Abatement...

Baton Rouge airport has spent more than $1.6M on promotions since 2015

The Baton Rouge Metro Airport has spent more than $1.6 million over the past...

Sprouts supermarket going up at Rouzan ‘won’t look as imposing’ when complete

If you’ve wondered about the imposing cinder block wall rising from the ground at...

A final look at the 2018 run-off

With roughly a week or so to go until Louisiana voters weigh in on...
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