Politics & Policy

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

Rolfe McCollister: Election day can set a new direction

Most elections are over across the country, but the first Saturday in December will...

RDA: The next step

It came as little surprise when, on Nov. 3, East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority...

Publisher: American voters send a message

So, what did Election Day tell us? A majority of folks are not happy....

Alford: Obama, Jindal, and their risky endorsements

Gov. Bobby Jindal and U.S. Sen. David Vitter walk into a bar. No, this...

Education Inc.: Inside the high-stakes financial model to keep Capital Region charter schools viable.

Working single mom Samonia Jacobs was on the way to a doctor's appointment when...

‘Cinderella’ state: Louisiana ranks No. 9 for business

The reviews are in and Louisiana is No. 9 in the nation for business....
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Dream roads: Comments from the Baton Rouge Complete Streets petition

Imagine a Baton Rouge where streets are designed not just with cars in mind,...

Inside David Vitter’s playbook

Anyone who has served as governor will tell you it's not enough to simply...

Despite GOP leanings, oil and gas industry donating more to Landrieu than Cassidy

As Sen. Mary Landrieu fights for her political life in an ever-tightening race against...

Future of solar power in La. may hinge on November election

The future of rooftop solar—and of renewable energy in Louisiana in general—could hang in...
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