Politics & Policy

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

Louisiana could get additional transportation dollars under Trump—if it can find the matching funds

If President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his promise to invest $1 trillion in...

Mayor-elect Broome’s transition team begins to take shape

Baton Rouge’s new mayor-elect, Sharon Weston Broome, introduced the leaders of her transition team—attorney...

Broome elected Baton Rouge mayor

Update:  Democrat Sharon Weston Broome edged pass Republican state Sen. Mack “Bodi” White in Saturday’s...

5,000 expected to attend Trump rally in Baton Rouge today

Roughly 5,000 people are expected to attend a “get out the vote” rally President-elect...

News alert: LSU’s Dave Aranda gets 3-year, $5.5M deal

Dave Aranda has landed a three-year contract worth roughly $5.55 million to remain LSU’s...

Baton Rouge area law enforcement agencies spent nearly $3M on overtime payments in July

(Photo by The Associated Press) Hundreds of police officers, sheriff’s deputies and state troopers in...
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Baton Rouge General Mid City campus ID’d as ideal location for proposed mental health facility

Baton Rouge General Medical Center’s Mid City campus will be the site of a...

‘Business Report’ Publisher: Sharon Weston Broome for mayor

It’s time to go to the polls on Saturday, Dec. 10, to cast some...

On track? Baton Rouge may delay federal request for streetcar funds

The city-parish is considering deferring for a year its request for $67.5 million in...

Larger share of blacks voting early in runoff election could signal boon for Broome

Early voting turnout statistics point to strong support for Democrat Sharon Weston Broome in...
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