Politics & Policy

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

Baton Rouge trying to rescind $10K sale of busy corner lot

Baton Rouge is trying to recoup its losses on the $10,000 sale of a...

Edwards opposes Cassidy, Graham health care bill

Saying he can’t support something that eliminates the Medicaid expansion program, Gov. John Bel...

Baton Rouge still wrestling with how to handle ITEP applications

While parishes throughout the state begin using their newfound authority over the generous Industrial...

Louisiana has nation’s 45th-worst gender pay gap

The state has long had one of the largest pay gaps—the difference between women’s...

Riegel: Running out of places to hide from Mother Nature

As Hurricane Irma barreled toward the southeast U.S. earlier this month, we in south...

Planning: Coming up with plans isn’t a problem … following them can often be a challenge

Frank Duke is the planning director for East Baton Rouge Parish. In a city notorious...
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Education: The evolution of public education has radically changed the Capital Region landscape

The recently renovated Baton Rouge Magnet High School is a college preparatory and visual...

Gaming: Bet pays off in Baton Rouge, despite the controversies

The L'Auberge Casino and Hotel in Baton Rouge opened in the fall of 2012....

Oil and Gas: South Louisiana’s bedrock industry is defined by boom-bust cycles

The fortunes of south Louisiana are inextricably intertwined with the price of the oil...

Road rage: Baton Rouge traffic continues to be an unsolvable nightmare

Early morning travelers pack Interstate 12 as they move westbound past Denham Springs toward...
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