Politics & Policy

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

Davante Lewis: If Louisiana wants to be like Texas, it must embrace solar

In recent years, there has been talk in Louisiana of a so-called “Industrial Renaissance”—a...

‘LaPolitics’: Insurance commissioner reflects on session

LaPolitics: What is your overall take on the regular session? Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple:...

Industrial Fabrics announces $8M Pointe Coupee production facility

Industrial Fabrics Inc., a Baton Rouge-based manufacturer and distributor of geotechnical products, on Thursday...

BREC superintendent to lay out agency’s economic outlook before Metro Council

BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson will present a report on the agency’s economic outlook and...

EBR sales tax collections drop in March

February East Baton Rouge Parish General 2% Sales and Use Tax by Holly Duchmann

LED moving headquarters to River Road

Louisiana Economic Development is planning to move its headquarters to a building on North...
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‘LaPolitics’: New secretary of state goes 11-for-11 during session

During her first statewide campaign last year, Secretary of State Nancy Landry was sometimes...

Surprise legislation targets control of Research Park Corp. and Nexus Louisiana

If signed by the governor, amendments to what was once a sickle cell anemia...

‘LaPolitics’: Regular session may be over, but the drama continues

After spending the better part of five months in session—from organizational and redistricting to...

A ‘totally new’ ITEP process is in the works

At its meeting Tuesday, the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry will consider sweeping...
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