Politics & Policy

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

Angelle’s numbers rise in latest Louisiana governor’s poll, while Vitter’s fall

The share of Louisianans who say they plan to vote for Public Service Commissioner...

EPA recommendations on Baton Rouge bike share program to come within 60 days

Officials with the Environmental Protection Agency should finish their recommendations on how to create...

CityStats: Crime fears down, tolerance for legalized weed up and support for mental health treatment center strong

The latest survey measuring how Baton Rouge residents feel about their city and quality...

Bill for city-parish’s legal battle with former attorney more than doubles to $120K

The legal battle between former Parish Attorney Mary Roper and the city-parish is getting...

Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association denies Vitter early endorsement, but may still give him the nod

After speaking to some Louisiana sheriffs personally and texting even more, U.S. Sen. David...

A high-in-the-sky look at the LSU lakes

(Photo by Eddie Weeks) The lakes near LSU and City Park are some of the...
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BREC’s Liberty Lagoon brings in plenty of paying customers

Liberty Lagoon offers a cool retreat from Louisiana’s hot summer months with a lazy...

Executive Spotlight: Randy Haynie, Haynie and Associates

(Photo by Don Kadair) Name: Randy Haynie Position: President, Haynie and Associates; managing partner, Capitol View Development;...

Mid City: Can Government Street be transformed into the next Magazine Street?

(Photography by Cheryl Gerber: The Bulldog in New Orleans) When asked about their hopes for...

New data shows wages in Baton Rouge lag behind the rest of the country, but experts explain why that isn’t a problem

In a state with a much-publicized workforce shortage, one might assume companies would be raising...
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