Politics & Policy

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

Steven Grissom to succeed Moret as Louisiana Economic Development secretary

On Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret’s last day on the job, Gov. Bobby...

Louisiana Supreme Court ruling in hearing-loss case a big victory for industry

Employees who work in loud environments and suffer gradual hearing loss as a result...

Louisiana rises two spots to No. 7 on best states for business ranking

Rising to its highest position ever on the ranking, Louisiana has jumped two spots...

Proposal to sell, close Capitol Park Welcome Center in Baton Rouge goes to lawmakers

A prime piece of real estate in downtown Baton Rouge could soon hit the...

Louisiana ranked No. 2 in U.S. for economic development competitiveness in 2014

When it comes to aggressively competing to retain existing business and lure new ones...

In Baton Rouge, the richest kids get richer while the poorest kids get poorer, study shows

For East Baton Rouge Parish children who grow up in a family that is...
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Eight potential dark-horse contenders in Louisiana’s gubernatorial race

With six months until Louisiana makes its first cut in selecting a new governor...

Race to the mansion: Interviews with Louisiana’s gubernatorial candidates

Over the next six months, Louisianans will have a front-row seat to what promises...

Race to the mansion: David Vitter

(Photography by Marie Constantin) The candidate at the front of the pack talks taxes, TOPS...

Race to the mansion: John Bel Edwards

(Photography by Marie Constantin) Can the lone Democrat in the race convince a red state to go blue? When...
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