Politics & Policy

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

Riegel: Will Baton Rouge learn from Amoroso’s death?

The recent death of Metro Councilman Buddy Amoroso in a bicycling accident in St....

Assumptions are dangerous in governor’s race

With 2018’s session-palooza out of the way (hopefully), Gov. John Bel Edwards can begin...

Baton Rouge might be slow to upgrade to 5G, even if roads tax passes

While Baton Rouge still uses 4G technology for its school flashers, traffic signals and...

Fewer injuries but Louisiana’s workers’ comp costs remain high

LEGAL WOES: LUBA Workers’ Comp COO Michael DePaul and Claims Manager Russell Michiels say the...

How will business be impacted if Obamacare goes away?

TOO FAST: Jim Donelon, Louisiana’s insurance commissioner, says escalating premium rates and declining health...

Process for filling vacant Metro Council seats under the microscope in Baton Rouge

What exactly is the precedent for filling unexpected Metro Council vacancies? It’s a question—among many—that...
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Alford: They said it (legislative edition)

The Legislature held forth from Baton Rouge for five consecutive months this calendar year,...

It’s not state money so Louisiana legislators have no problem giving high-paid sheriffs a raise

State legislators overwhelming voted to approve a 7% salary hike for Louisiana sheriffs, who...

JR Ball: Louisiana budget compromise brings end to uncivil war

The sun is shining brightly over our crud-covered Louisiana Capitol these days. The birds...

Publisher: Supreme Court sets union members free

In 1973, 23% of public- and private-sector employees belonged to a union. Forty-five years...
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