Politics & Policy

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

Publisher: The reality of North Baton Rouge

My dad grew up in north Baton Rouge and graduated from Istrouma High School....

District dissonance: the Baton Rouge Health District becomes a lightning rod for controversy as critics decry a lack of health care options in north...

(Photo courtesy Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center) When the idea of creating...

Baton Rouge’s 2016 mayor’s race is loaded with possible candidates. Who’s in so far?

With only about five months left before qualifying in July, the race to replace term-limited Mayor Kip...

Should the Baton Rouge Zoo move from its northern East Baton Rouge Parish location?

In a study conducted last year about BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, Philadelphia consulting firm...

Banks-Daniel wants to remove Prison Medical Services from EMS umbrella

Having seen little to no progress made on the state of health care in...

Metro Council to once again discuss contracts for downtown River Center Library

The construction of a new River Center Library and the demolition of the library’s...
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Livingston Parish whistleblower sues Inspector General’s office for malicious prosecution

A businessman who became a whistleblower over millions of dollars billed for debris cleanup...

Economic development can occur in north Baton Rouge, officials say

Longing for the robust economic investment and growth, north Baton Rouge residents reiterated their...

Deferral on health district will allow time for public discussion on improving access across Baton Rouge, council members say

Though she believes the Metro Council Zoning Commission will ultimately approve implementation of the...

Publisher: Jeb Bush for president

In a recent TV interview after the New Hampshire primary, former Florida Gov. Jeb...
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