Politics & Policy

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

‘New type of residential environment for Baton Rouge’ possible at Greenwood Park

As BREC management begins the process of reimagining the future of the sprawling 660-acre...

If you move the Baton Rouge Zoo, what will replace it? BREC superintendent unveils her plan

BREC Superintendent Carolyn McKnight is proposing to redevelop the sprawling, 660-acre Greenwood Park in...

A new narrative for north Baton Rouge?

Rinaldi Jacobs, interim director of the newly created Baton Rouge North Economic Development District,...

Collateral damage

Triple S Food Mart owner Abdullah Muflahi says many of his regular customers have...

LSU wants more fans to be able to toast the home team with a beer in Tiger Stadium this fall

LSU’s plan to broaden beer sales beyond suites and club-level seats inside Tiger Stadium...

‘Business Report’ Publisher: Let us vote again on the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging tax

A valiant effort at the Legislature by Reps. Steve Carter, Paula Davis and Franklin...
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Baton Rouge lawmakers defending the COA say relatives’ employment with agency isn’t conflict of interest

Two Democratic Baton Rouge legislators who have publicly advocated in recent weeks for the...

Bill to revamp Louisiana’s film tax credit program passes House tax committee

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the passage of Senate Bill 254...

Scott Angelle named to federal energy regulatory post

Scott Angelle, who most recently served as a member of the Louisiana Public Service...

Broome pens letter criticizing hate and divisive rhetoric in Baton Rouge

An open letter to the citizens of Baton Rouge by Mayor Sharon Weston Broome...
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