Politics & Policy

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

BREC’s controversial proposal to relocate Baton Rouge zoo goes before public forum

The public gets to weigh in on BREC’s desire to move the Baton Rouge...

Threat of lawsuit caused Freiberg to cast deciding vote on EBR Council on Aging tax

Metro Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg says it was the threat of a lawsuit that caused...

Shooting reflects pox that is current US political climate, Garret Graves says

The shooting of Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise and three others by a supporter of...

Scalise in critical condition, hospital says

Editor’s note No. 2: This story has been updated to include new information about Congressman...

Louisiana Legislature likely to keep one-cent sales tax hike, Dardenne says

Louisiana is almost certain to retain its distinction of having the nation’s highest sales...

Minimum wage earners in Louisiana must work 74 hours a week just to afford a one-bedroom rental, study says

If you’re earning minimum wage in Louisiana, you have to work 74 hours a...
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South Baton Rouge property owners seek annexation into city

A group of south Baton Rouge property owners are collectively petitioning the city-parish to...

Wealth transfer planning is often awkward, but it’s necessary if you want to reduce conflict, costs and taxes

Postlethwaite & Netterville Tax Services Division Director Brandon Lagarde advises his clients without a...

‘Business Report’ Publisher: Toxic politics everywhere

From Washington, D.C., to our State Capitol and the chambers of the Metro Council,...

Riegel: Discouraging investment in our community

Between the state’s unpredictable and ever-changing tax climate, transportation infrastructure problems, troubled schools and...
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