Politics & Policy

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

JR Ball: Blame the lawyers for Louisiana’s fiscal health

Louisiana’s financial health is … not good. No secret there. Anyone paying anything resembling...

Riegel: Adolescence in an era of sanctioned debauchery

While our divided nation squares off once again, this time over embattled U.S. Supreme...

Publisher: Election Day and more amendments

You have less than a month until Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 6. For...

Sending out an SOS about Louisiana SOS race

There are a few signs here and there promoting the candidates for Louisiana secretary...

Baton Rouge councilman wants review of zoning rules for marijuana growing facility

Metro Councilman Trae Welch wants the Planning Commission to look into the zoning of...

EBR schools narrows attorney search, defends need for the job

Leaders of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System are deciding among three finalists...
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New Baton Rouge bike paths in the works

Plans to extend Baton Rouge’s Downtown Greenway walking and bike path to Expressway Park—and...

La. National Guard planning new cybersecurity center at LSU Innovation Park

The Louisiana National Guard and LSU have agreed to a land swap at LSU’s...

Alford: Is legislative erosion a real problem?

Turnover in the Louisiana House of Representatives, and to a lesser degree in the...

Sole candidate for Baton Rouge airport director job drops out

The last remaining candidate for the long-vacant aviation director job at the Baton Rouge...
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