Politics & Policy

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

Industrial investment surges in St. James Parish

Situated midway between the state’s two largest cities, St. James Parish has had a perfect...

Contracting for Louisiana coastal restoration

Above: Sand moving work at the Caminada Headland project. Photo courtesy Restore or Retreat,...

Louisiana governor’s candidates blast absent Vitter at Baton Rouge Press Club forum

With David Vitter unavailable to attend a Press Club of Baton Rouge forum today...

PAC formed to support East Baton Rouge library in its campaign for dedicated library tax

A political action committee has been formed to spearhead the campaign for a 10-year...

Officials look to open Baton Rouge city jail with up to $500K in warrant recall fees

Using money raised through warrant recall fees, city-parish officials are hoping to reopen Baton...

Metro Council to consider brewpub and alcohol tasting ordinances

A pair of separate ordinances that would clear the way for brewpubs and microdistilleries,...
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Louisiana Sheriff’s Association torn on endorsement in governor’s, insurance commissioner’s races

The Louisiana Sheriff’s Association on Wednesday made endorsements in five statewide races, but it...

Engage Cuba Coalition bringing effort to lift embargo and travel ban to Louisiana

The Engage Cuba Coalition, which supports lifting the U.S. trade embargo and travel ban...

Racially charged back-and-forth between Holden and Guillory pushes policy talk to back burner at lieutenant governor’s forum

Baton Rouge Democratic Mayor Kip Holden and Republican state Sen. Elbert Guillory of Opelousas...

Metro Council Zoning meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Developers and real estate brokers from the Baton Rouge area filed into City Hall...
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