Politics & Policy

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

Holden, GBRAR’s Gomez trade angry emails over rezoning proposed barge cleaning site

Mayor Kip Holden is again weighing in on the dispute over the barge cleaning...

The Katrina phenomenon: How a hurricane changed the way South Louisiana does business

On Aug. 27, 2005, thousands of New Orleans-area residents began streaming into Baton Rouge...

The Katrina phenomenon: Baton Rouge and New Orleans are finally working together for the good of the region

In 2007, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and Baton Rouge Area Chamber jointly funded...

The Katrina phenomenon: Baton Rouge is bigger and better today than a decade ago, but how much of its growth can be tied to...

Baton Rouge today is a lot bigger and more vibrant than the Baton Rouge...

Should Baton Rouge allow a barge facility to be built near LSU?

Controversy has escalated over a proposed barge-cleaning facility to be built along the Mississippi...

Everyone’s talking about Louisiana’s road problem. Is the state finally ready to do something about it?

Is Louisiana finally ready to start tackling its infrastructure issues, which include some of...
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Publisher: David Vitter and the elephant in the room

In a few months we will vote to choose the leader of Louisiana for...

River Road rezoning decision opens flood gates for other riverfront property to be rezoned

Monday’s decision by the Planning Commission to rezone a 60-acre tract on River Road...

Kennedy: Jindal should pay for own security; state troopers could work in New Orleans

Gov. Bobby Jindal should pay for his own security details while campaigning for president...

Planning Commission staff supports rezoning site of proposed barge-cleaning facility

The Planning Commission staff is recommending that the commission rezone a 60-acre tract on...
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