Politics & Policy

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

Louisiana business advocates like Trump’s order to slash regulations

Louisiana business groups today applauded a broad new executive order by President Donald Trump’s that is...

Edwards to call special session, sets up battle over whether to tap Rainy Day Fund

Gov. John Bel Edwards made his case today for using the state’s so-called Rainy...

Report detailing just how broken Louisiana’s tax code is will be released today

A task force that has been analyzing Louisiana’s budget and taxes for the past...

Gov. Edwards says funding for new river bridge looks iffy

Baton Rouge Area Chamber President and CEO Adam Knapp said earlier this week that...

Metro Council considering oversight for Council on Aging

Two Metro Council members will push for oversight measures for the East Baton Rouge...

Metro Council battle brewing over Planning Commission board seat

In what could be a significant shake up to the Planning Commission, Metro Councilman...
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Cassidy to introduce his ACA replacement plan next week

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy has received his “marching orders” from President-elect Donald Trump: Replace...

Zoning Advisory Committee abolished amid questions over potential conflicts of interest

Planning Director Frank Duke has notified the members of his Zoning Advisory Committee that...

‘Business Report’ Publisher: Council on Aging model should be retired

You just have to wonder sometimes if the public pays more attention to their...

Riegel: Jindal-era economic deal doesn’t live up to billing

When Louisiana Economic Development was trying to woo GE Capital to Louisiana in 2013...
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