Politics & Policy

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

La. 1 bridge closure in Port Allen causing major problems for west side business, industry

A new weight restriction that went into effect March 31 on the La. 1...

Business coalition pushing to increase gas tax by 15 to 20 cents

A new statewide coalition of more than 20 business groups will push during the...

Legislative auditor wraps up one investigation into the Council on Aging, may start another

Louisiana Legislative Auditor Darryl Purpera says he will meet with staff attorneys today to...

Marcelle, other officials defend embattled Council on Aging director

As controversy grows over the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging and its leadership,...

Capital Region gun sellers weather changing political climate

For the better part of the past decade, gun sellers across the country and...

Graves, Edwards at odds over whether Louisiana is getting flood relief money today

Republican U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says Louisiana will receive today $1.65 billion for flood...
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Bogged Down: With billions on the way, regulatory and financial issues are slowing down the pace of major restoration projects along Louisiana’s vanishing coast

Photography courtesy Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority In early March, the state’s Coastal Protection and...

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ idea to tax corporate sales has little support among business groups

(Photo by The Associated Press) Weeks ahead of the legislative session that kicks off on...

Ascension’s Government Complex gives a modern look for a growing parish

ASCENSION PARISH GOVERNMENTAL COMPLEX 615 E. Worthey Road, Gonzales Photography by Tim Mueller Owner: Ascension Parish Architect: Mougeot...

Bill would change board member selection of EBR Council on Aging

A bill filed today in the Louisiana Legislature by two Baton Rouge area lawmakers...
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