Politics & Policy

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

Timber Ridge subdivision back before planning commission; opposition remains

After months of meetings and already one deferral by the Planning Commission, the subdivision...

Fate of Brandywine unknown after attorney leading redevelopment project indicted on theft, forgery charges

The fate of the planned redevelopment of Brandywine Condominiums is unknown today after the...

Realtors call GBRAR’s early donation to White’s mayoral campaign ‘stinky politics,’ ‘dirty tricks’

Local realtor and former mayoral candidate Steve Myers is crying foul over actions by...

Reps from Cox, AT&T meet with city-parish officials to express concerns about broadband plan

Representatives from Cox Communications and AT&T, the largest internet providers in Baton Rouge, met...

Capitol Views: Income tax change moves to House, tax-choice bill advances in Senate

During what has been a big day for high-profile tax votes on the committee...

Commercial Properties gives state coastal agency a rent break on new Water Campus digs

The state Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority will get a break on its rent...
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Marketing campaign fails to attract riders to Red Stick Trolley, route’s future in doubt

Ridership on CATS’ Red Stick Trolley has continued to dwindle, even after a marketing campaign...

Changes planned for parish parking and landscaping requirements

Developers who save existing trees in the parking lots of their developments will get...

Fairness issue surfaces in business tax discussions at Capitol, PAR president says

There’s a growing interest at the State Capitol in the idea of a “corporate...

Introductory item on today’s Metro Council agenda first domino in plan for parishwide high-speed Internet network

A push by local government officials to try to expand high-speed broadband Internet into...
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