Politics & Policy

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

Riegel: Questions raised by the Baton Rouge Zoo debate

(Editor's Note: This column has been updated from an earlier version to include new...

Publisher: Enough of the trash talking Baton Rouge

Our recent cover story was titled “Blight Rouge.” It would be funny if it...

No charges against Baton Rouge officers in Sterling case, Louisiana AG announces

Two Baton Rouge police officers will not face state criminal charges for their roles...

News alert: Law enforcement agencies prepared for possible Sterling decision tomorrow

A memorial to Alton Sterling at the Triple S Food Mart. Law enforcement agencies are...

State Sen. Regina Barrow dragging Louisiana government into local BREC controversy

As the BREC Board of Commissioners prepares to meet tonight for what likely will...

Some financial backers of Baton Rouge Zoo say they’ll support the zoo no matter where it’s located

Among the arguments the BREC administration has repeatedly used over the past 18 months...
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Allied mayors join forces to oppose Baton Rouge Zoo relocation

The mayors of Baker, Central and Zachary—in a show of unified opposition—joined Baton Rouge...

ExxonMobil: Major investment hangs in the balance, as opposing sides square off over ITEP

The war of words over how Baton Rouge should handle Industrial Tax Exemption Program...

St. George redux: Proponents back for a second try

It didn’t really come as a surprise when, earlier this month, organizers of the...

Baton Rouge craft beer brewers want ability to sell directly to stores

BREWING SUCCESS: Southern Craft Brewing co-founder Joe Picou says “the biggest positive impact on...
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