Politics & Policy

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

Legislative auditor investigating allegations the Council on Aging was illegally involved in promoting its own dedicated tax proposal

In the weeks leading up to the Nov. 8 election, the East Baton Rouge...

How to capitalize on opportunities expected to materialize under the Trump administration

Should it come to pass, the Trump plan would ease the tax burden of...

‘Business Report’ Publisher: Taxpayers get angry at government waste

Whether it is dealing with a job loss, no raise, a struggling small business...

Riegel: FEMA failures and flaws

While most of us were enjoying the recent holidays from the comfort of our...

North Baton Rouge’s economic development district is already getting to work

It hasn’t taken long for the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District board of directors...

Broome promises close relationship with Baton Rouge business community

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today pledged to work closely with Baton Rouge’s business community...
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Jindal-era economic development deal that didn’t go as planned now costing Louisiana millions

Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration “misclassified” a $34.6 million default payment that Northrop Grumman Ship...

Executive Spotlight Q&A: Bill Deville, CATS

(Photo by Don Kadair) Name: William J. “Bill” Deville Position: Chief executive officer, Capital Area Transit...

After eight years and $2.6M, consultant Fregonese’s work in Baton Rouge ends

As Mayor Kip Holden’s administration comes to a close, so does land use planning...

With Trump in, Obamacare could be history—but local health care executives and experts hope some aspects of the Affordable Care Act remain intact

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana President and CEO Dr. I. Steven Udvarhelyi...
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