Politics & Policy

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

‘LaPolitics’: Gov. Landry’s national political profile is on the rise

Jeff Landry will be the keynote speaker for the Tennessee Republican Party’s 47th annual...

‘LaPolitics’: Political professionals are forced to navigate map uncertainty

As the courts continue to wade through our congressional map drama, some donors, consultants...

Baton Rouge sales tax collections grow in February

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

‘LaPolitics’: Tort reform speedbumps at Capitol

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple’s legislative agenda hit its first major roadblock last week in...

Here’s why Together Baton Rouge is opposing this ‘water grab bill’

Representatives for Together Baton Rouge, a local network of civic organizations and religious congregations,...

Rachel DiResto guides communities through recovery and resiliency

One of Louisiana’s most challenging moments led to a formative period in Rachel DiResto’s...
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Who will stand up to Gov. Landry?

I said Gov. Jeff Landry wants to be king. That’s wrong. What’s clear is...

St. George organizer Andrew Murrell talks education, taxes

Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. On Monday, the Baton...

What’s next for St. George?

Who will lead the new city of St. George? What will be the timeline...

St. George incorporation OK’d by Louisiana Supreme Court

The battle to incorporate the City of St. George is finally over. The Louisiana Supreme...
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